V-214043
MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
SQL Server Replication Xps feature must be disabled, unless specifically required and approved.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>SQL Server 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 the 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 SQL Server.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></Fal...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Disable use of or remove any external application executable object definitions that are not authorized. To disable the use of "Replication Xps" option, from the query prompt: sp_configure 'show advanced options', 1; GO RECONFIGURE; GO sp_configure 'replication xps', 0; GO RECONFIGURE; GO