HIGHCIS 6.3.1

Ensure Cloud SQL local_infile database flag is off for MySQL

The local_infile flag should be disabled to prevent file system access.

Security Impact

local_infile enabled allows loading data from the server's file system.

How to Remediate

Set local_infile database flag to off in instance settings.

Affected Resources

sqladmin.googleapis.com/Instance

Compliance Frameworks

CIS GCP v1.3.0SOC 2PCI-DSS

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Check Details

Check ID
gcp-sql-8
Service
Google Cloud SQL
Category
Database Security
Severity
HIGH
CIS Benchmark
6.3.1

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