v.22.7New Feature
Add explicit grants option for SELECT from system database
Add an option to require explicit grants to SELECT from the system database. Details: #38970 (Vitaly Baranov).Why it matters
This feature enhances security by ensuring that users need explicit permissions to query thesystem database, which contains sensitive metadata. It prevents unauthorized access and helps enforce fine-grained access control.How to use it
Enable this feature by configuring the appropriate access control settings that require explicitSELECT grants on the system database. Once enabled, users will need to have explicit privileges granted to query system tables.