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Day 17Unit III

SQL Injection

Advanced SQL Injection Techniques & Tools

Master advanced SQL injection techniques, automated testing with sqlmap, and comprehensive exploitation methods. Learn to identify, exploit, and prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Learning Objectives
  • Understand SQL injection fundamentals and attack vectors
  • Master manual SQL injection testing techniques
  • Learn to use sqlmap for automated SQL injection testing
  • Identify different SQL injection types and vulnerabilities
  • Practice with real-world SQL injection scenarios
  • Understand SQL injection prevention and mitigation
  • Use Burp Suite for SQL injection testing
  • Master advanced SQL injection techniques and bypasses
SQL Injection Fundamentals
Understanding SQL injection concepts and attack vectors

What is SQL Injection?

SQL injection is a code injection technique that attacks data-driven applications

How It Works

  • Malicious SQL statements are inserted into an entry field
  • Application database executes the malicious statements
  • Attackers can bypass authentication, access data, modify database
  • Can lead to complete system compromise

Dangers

  • Data theft and exfiltration
  • Database modification or deletion
  • Authentication bypass
  • Privilege escalation
  • Complete system takeover

Impact: One of the most critical web vulnerabilities, ranked #1 in OWASP Top 10

SQL Injection Types

Different categories of SQL injection attacks

Types

In-band SQLi

Attacker receives immediate response

Examples: Union-based SQLi, Error-based SQLi
Characteristics: Fast feedback, Direct results, Easy to detect
Blind SQLi

No direct error messages from database

Examples: Boolean-based SQLi, Time-based SQLi
Characteristics: No errors visible, Requires inference, More stealthy
Out-of-band SQLi

Attacker triggers external network connections

Examples: DNS exfiltration, HTTP requests
Characteristics: Advanced technique, Can bypass WAF, Complex setup