STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Sep 2025:

Azure SQL Managed Instance default [sa] account must have its name changed.

DISA Rule

SV-276318r1150020_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-276318

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141-DB-000092

Rule Version

MSQL-D0-016300

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Modify the Azure SQL Managed Instance's [sa] account name by running the following example script:

USE master;
GO
ALTER LOGIN [sa] WITH NAME = NewAccountName

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Verify the Azure SQL Managed Instance default [sa] account name has been changed by executing the following query:

USE master;
GO
SELECT name FROM sys.sql_logins WHERE UPPER(name) = 'SA' OR principal_id = 1;

If the name returned has the consecutive letters "sa" in the query output, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-276318

Documentable

False

Rule Version

MSQL-D0-016300

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the Azure SQL Managed Instance default [sa] account name has been changed by executing the following query:

USE master;
GO
SELECT name FROM sys.sql_logins WHERE UPPER(name) = 'SA' OR principal_id = 1;

If the name returned has the consecutive letters "sa" in the query output, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5711