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V-276322

CAT II (Medium)

Azure SQL Server Managed Instance Replication Xps feature must be disabled, unless specifically required and approved.

Rule ID

SV-276322r1150027_rule

STIG

Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-000381

Discussion

Azure SQL Managed Instance is capable of providing a wide range of features and services. Some of the features and services, provided by default, may not be necessary, and enabling them could adversely affect the security of the system. Enabling Replication XPs opens a significant attack surface area that can be used by an attacker to gather information about the system and potentially abuse the privileges of Azure SQL Managed Instance.

Check Content

To determine if Replication Xps is enabled, execute the following command:  
 
SELECT name, value, value_in_use
FROM sys.configurations
WHERE name = 'Replication Xps'
  
If "value_in_use" is a "1", review the system documentation to determine whether the use of Replication Xps is approved. If it is not approved, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Disable use of or remove any external application executable object definitions that are not approved. To disable the use of the Replication Xps option, from the query prompt: 
 
EXEC SP_CONFIGURE 'show advanced options', 1;  
RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE;
EXEC SP_CONFIGURE 'replication xps', 0;
RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE;
EXEC SP_CONFIGURE 'show advanced options', 0;  
RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE;