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STIG Rule - V-276244

V-276244

SV-276244r1149641_rule

CAT II

Azure SQL Managed Instance default demonstration and sample databases, database objects, and applications must be removed.

From: Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide (V1R1)

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions). It is detrimental for software products to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. Examples include, but are not limited to, installing advertising software, demonstrations, or browser plugins not related to requirements or providing a wide array of functionality, not required for every mission, that cannot be disabled. Azure SQL Managed Instance must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilities. Demonstration and sample database objects and applications present publicly known attack points for malicious users. These demonstration and sample objects are meant to provide simple examples of coding specific functions and are not developed to prevent vulnerabilities from being introduced to the Azure SQL Managed Instance.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

Check Procedure

Review vendor documentation and vendor websites to identify vendor-provided demonstration or sample databases, database applications, objects, and files. Review the Azure SQL Managed Instance to determine if any of the demonstration and sample databases, database applications, or files are installed in the database or are included with the Azure SQL Managed Instance. Run the following query to check for names matching known sample databases. Sample databases may have been renamed, so this is not an exhaustive list. SELECT name FROM sys.databases WHERE name LIKE '%pubs%' OR name LIKE '%northwind%' OR name LIKE '%adventureworks%' OR name LIKE '%wideworldimporters%' OR name LIKE '%contoso%' If any sample databases are found, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove any demonstration and sample databases, database applications, objects, and files from the Azure SQL Managed Instance. Drop Database Syntax: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/t-sql/statements/drop-database-transact-sql?view=azuresqldb-mi-current

CCI Reference

CCI-000381
Created
2026-04-07 20:08:22
Last Updated
2026-04-07 20:08:22
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