The role(s)/group(s) used to modify database structure (including but not necessarily limited to tables, indexes, storage, etc.) and logic modules (stored procedures, functions, triggers, links to software external to Azure SQL Database, etc.) must be restricted to authorized users.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>If the Azure SQL Database were to allow any user to make changes to database structure or logic, then those changes might be implemented without undergoing the appropriate testing and approvals that are part of a robust change management process. Accordingly, only qualified and authorized individuals will be allowed to obtain access to information system components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications. Unmanaged changes that occur to the database software libraries or configuration can lead to unauthorized or compromised installations.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-255307r879586_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Document and obtain approval for any nonadministrative user(s) who require the ability to modify database structure and logic modules.
If necessary, use the ALTER ROLE and/or REVOKE commands to remove unauthorized users access to modify database structure. Examples provided below.
ALTER ROLE ddladmin DROP MEMBER UnauthorizedUser;