Detections
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Google Cloud: Application Default Credentials Detected (Linux / Unix)
info Nessus Plugin ID 297132
Synopsis
Google Cloud Application Default Credentials (ADC) were detected on the remote Linux / Unix host.Description
Google Cloud Application Default Credentials (ADC) were detected on the remote Linux / Unix host.Only service account key files are supported at this time.
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Plugin Details
Severity: Info
ID: 297132
File Name: google_cloud_application_default_credentials_nix_detected.nbin
Version: 1.1
Type: local
Agent: unix
Family: Misc.
Published: 1/29/2026
Updated: 1/29/2026
Asset Inventory: true
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:cloud_platform
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/uname