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πŸ“ Google Cloud SQL Instance External Authorized Networks do not whitelist all public IP addresses 🟒

  • Contextual name: πŸ“ SQL Instance External Authorized Networks do not whitelist all public IP addresses 🟒
  • ID: /ce/ca/google/sql/sql-instance-public-ip-whitelist
  • Located in: πŸ“ Google Cloud SQL

Flags​

Our Metadata​

  • Policy Type: COMPLIANCE_POLICY
  • Policy Category:
    • SECURITY

Similar Policies​

Logic​

Description​

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Description​

Database Server should accept connections only from trusted Network(s)/IP(s) and restrict access from public IP addresses.

Rationale​

To minimize attack surface on a Database server instance, only trusted/known and required IP(s) should be white-listed to connect to it.

An authorized network should not have IPs/networks configured to 0.0.0.0/0 which will allow access to the instance from anywhere in the world. Note that authorized networks apply only to instances with public IPs.

Impact​

The Cloud SQL database instance would not be available to public IP addresses.

Audit​

From Google Cloud Console​
  1. Go to the Cloud SQL Instances page in the Google Cloud Console by visiting https://console.cloud.google.com/sql/instances.
  2. Click the instance name to open its Instance details page.
  3. Under the Configuration section click Edit configurations.
  4. Under Configuration options expand the Connectivity section.
  5. Ensure that no authorized network is configured to allow 0.0.0.0/0.
From Google Cloud CLI​

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Remediation​

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Remediation​

From Google Cloud Console​

  1. Go to the Cloud SQL Instances page in the Google Cloud Console by visiting https://console.cloud.google.com/sql/instances.
  2. Click the instance name to open its Instance details page.
  3. Under the Configuration section click Edit configurations
  4. Under Configuration options expand the Connectivity section.
  5. Click the delete icon for the authorized network 0.0.0.0/0.
  6. Click Save to update the instance.

From Google Cloud CLI​

Update the authorized network list by dropping off any addresses.

        gcloud sql instances patch <INSTANCE_NAME> --authorized-networks=IP_ADDR1,IP_ADDR2...

policy.yaml​

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Linked Framework Sections​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
πŸ’Ό CIS GCP v1.3.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό 6.5 Ensure That Cloud SQL Database Instances Do Not Implicitly Whitelist All Public IP Addresses - Level 1 (Automated)1
πŸ’Ό CIS GCP v2.0.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό 6.5 Ensure That Cloud SQL Database Instances Do Not Implicitly Whitelist All Public IP Addresses - Level 1 (Automated)1
πŸ’Ό CIS GCP v3.0.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό 6.5 Ensure That Cloud SQL Database Instances Do Not Implicitly Whitelist All Public IP Addresses - Level 1 (Automated)1
πŸ’Ό Cloudaware Framework β†’ πŸ’Ό Public and Anonymous Access77
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP High Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-3 Access Enforcement (L)(M)(H)3764
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP High Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-5 Separation of Duties (M)(H)13
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP High Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-6 Least Privilege (M)(H)81153
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP High Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό MP-2 Media Access (L)(M)(H)12
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP Low Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-3 Access Enforcement (L)(M)(H)64
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP Low Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό MP-2 Media Access (L)(M)(H)12
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-3 Access Enforcement (L)(M)(H)64
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-5 Separation of Duties (M)(H)13
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-6 Least Privilege (M)(H)653
πŸ’Ό FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls β†’ πŸ’Ό MP-2 Media Access (L)(M)(H)12
πŸ’Ό ISO/IEC 27001:2013 β†’ πŸ’Ό A.13.1.3 Segregation in networks1
πŸ’Ό ISO/IEC 27001:2022 β†’ πŸ’Ό 5.10 Acceptable use of information and other associated assets1126
πŸ’Ό ISO/IEC 27001:2022 β†’ πŸ’Ό 5.15 Access control1430
πŸ’Ό ISO/IEC 27001:2022 β†’ πŸ’Ό 8.3 Information access restriction1023
πŸ’Ό ISO/IEC 27001:2022 β†’ πŸ’Ό 8.4 Access to source code821
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v1.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό DE.AE-1: A baseline of network operations and expected data flows for users and systems is established and managed1014
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v1.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό DE.CM-1: The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events1841
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v1.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό ID.AM-3: Organizational communication and data flows are mapped47
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v1.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.AC-4: Access permissions and authorizations are managed, incorporating the principles of least privilege and separation of duties1752
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v1.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.AC-5: Network integrity is protected (e.g., network segregation, network segmentation)1022
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v1.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.DS-5: Protections against data leaks are implemented4766
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v1.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.PT-4: Communications and control networks are protected1022
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό DE.CM-01: Networks and network services are monitored to find potentially adverse events115
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό ID.AM-03: Representations of the organization's authorized network communication and internal and external network data flows are maintained45
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.AA-05: Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined in a policy, managed, enforced, and reviewed, and incorporate the principles of least privilege and separation of duties88
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.AA-06: Physical access to assets is managed, monitored, and enforced commensurate with risk22
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.DS-01: The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-at-rest are protected114
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.DS-02: The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-transit are protected94
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.DS-10: The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use are protected108
πŸ’Ό NIST CSF v2.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό PR.IR-01: Networks and environments are protected from unauthorized logical access and usage66
πŸ’Ό NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 β†’ πŸ’Ό CA-3 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTIONS52
πŸ’Ό NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 β†’ πŸ’Ό SC-7 BOUNDARY PROTECTION23510
πŸ’Ό NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-3 Access Enforcement15534
πŸ’Ό NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-5 Separation of Duties13
πŸ’Ό NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 β†’ πŸ’Ό AC-6 Least Privilege102346
πŸ’Ό NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 β†’ πŸ’Ό MP-2 Media Access212
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v3.2.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 1.2.1 Restrict inbound and outbound traffic to that which is necessary for the cardholder data environment, and specifically deny all other traffic.1035
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 1.3.1 Inbound traffic to the CDE is restricted.35
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 1.3.2 Outbound traffic from the CDE is restricted.35
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό 1.3.1 Inbound traffic to the CDE is restricted.735
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0 β†’ πŸ’Ό 1.3.2 Outbound traffic from the CDE is restricted.35
πŸ’Ό SOC 2 β†’ πŸ’Ό CC5.2-3 Establishes Relevant Security Management Process Controls Activities1535
πŸ’Ό SOC 2 β†’ πŸ’Ό CC6.1-3 Restricts Logical Access121
πŸ’Ό SOC 2 β†’ πŸ’Ό CC6.1-7 Restricts Access to Information Assets1326