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proto-mssql

Audit Microsoft SQL Server instances for configuration and exposure risks.

Updated Jul 30, 2026
Search Tags:#security#database#audit#hardening#pentest#mssql
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent --skill proto-mssql
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: proto-mssql
Source: https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent/tree/main/skills/proto-mssql
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent --skill proto-mssql

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured, read-only methodology for security professionals to audit Microsoft SQL Server instances for misconfigurations and exposure risks without resorting to intrusive or destructive testing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configuration Audit: Identifies dangerous surface-area settings like xp_cmdshell, OLE automation, and CLR integration.
  • Security Posture Review: Evaluates authentication modes, encryption (TLS/SSL) enforcement, and linked-server topology.
  • Use Case: During a security assessment, use this skill to verify that a production database server is hardened against common misconfigurations and that sensitive features are disabled, ensuring compliance with internal security policies.

Quick Start

Use the proto-mssql skill to perform a read-only configuration audit on the target database server at 192.168.1.50.

Frequently Asked Questions about proto-mssql

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a read-only configuration audit on a Microsoft SQL Server instance?▼

A read-only configuration audit on Microsoft SQL Server identifies hardening gaps and surface-area risks by reviewing version fingerprints, authentication modes, and permission hygiene without destructive testing.

What is MSSQL surface-area hardening and why is xp_cmdshell configuration important?▼

MSSQL surface-area hardening disables dangerous features like xp_cmdshell, OLE automation, and CLR integration to reduce the attack surface and prevent unauthorized operating system access.

Can I use this approach to check TLS and SSL encryption enforcement on a production database?▼

Yes, this approach evaluates encryption enforcement by reviewing TLS and SSL configurations on production databases to ensure secure data transmission and compliance with security policies.

Does this security assessment methodology support linked-server topology analysis?▼

Yes, the security assessment methodology reviews linked-server topology to identify configuration risks and validate secure authentication paths across distributed Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure.

What are the limitations of non-destructive MSSQL pentesting?▼

Non-destructive MSSQL pentesting limitations include the inability to actively exploit vulnerabilities or modify configurations, restricting assessments to read-only evidence gathering and policy-gated security auditing.

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