CloudGcp

Google Cloud Application Default Credentials

Application Default Credentials may contain OAuth refresh tokens or service account material used by Google Cloud tooling.

Metadata

  • id: cloud.gcp.application-default-credentials
  • category: cloud
  • sensitivity: critical
  • subcategory: gcp
  • artifact types: credential, configuration
  • tags: gcp, cloud

Path Matchers

PathKindPlatforms
%APPDATA%\gcloud\application_default_credentials.jsonfilewindows
$HOME/.config/gcloud/application_default_credentials.jsonfilelinux, macos

Content Indicators

Literal strings:

  • client_id
  • refresh_token

Credential Types

  • refresh-token
  • service-account

Impact

  • cloud_access
  • credential_access

References

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