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    SQL Server External REST Endpoint Enabled

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    Ethan Andrews@eandrews
    •updated Jun 11, 2026•1•0•6

    Detects the configuration change that enables the 'external rest endpoint' feature in SQL Server 2025. Threat actors can abuse this feature using sp_invoke_external_rest_endpoint to natively exfiltrate data and establish C2 channels.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

    Tags

    TA0010 - ExfiltrationTA0011 - Command and ControlT1041 - Exfiltration Over C2 ChannelT1071.001 - Web ProtocolsT1567.004 - Exfiltration Over WebhookAdmin ActivityApplication Configuration ChangeDatabase AccessAzureMssql ServerAzure Monitor Logskql

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    • Weaponizing AI Features in MSSQL Server 2025Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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