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Assessment Title
Rule Text
Azure SQL Database must restrict execution of stored procedures and functions that utilize [execute as] to necessary cases only.
Description
Discussion Text
In certain situations, to provide required functionality, a DBMS needs to execute internal logic (stored procedures, functions, triggers, etc.) and/or external code modules with elevated privileges. However, if the privileges required for execution are at a higher level than the privileges assigned to organizational users invoking the functionality applications/programs, those users are indirectly provided with greater privileges than assigned by organizations.
Privilege elevation by "Execute As" must be utilized only where necessary and protected from misuse.
Privilege elevation by "Execute As" must be utilized only where necessary and protected from misuse.
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