
The database runs that command, which can have serious effects, ranging from information leaks to deletion of the entire database, depending on the severity of the attack.
Attack: During the attack portion, the hacker enters an input value that the database interprets to be a SQL command rather than data. The error messages that the application gives in response to these unexpected values helps the attacker to create a SQL command that exploits the identified vulnerability in the database.
Research: During the research portion, the hacker will enter unexpected values for arguments in the SQL statement, which can inadvertently reveal vulnerabilities in how the field queries the database. If successful, a SQL injection allows attackers to access, edit, and potentially even delete a database.Ī typical SQL injection attack involves two phases: However, instead of inputting a username, a hacker deploying a SQL injection attack will enter a SQL statement designed to secretly run or trick the database into thinking it is a command.
This can happen when users are prompted to provide credentials to access the database. A SQL injection is a common attack technique that involves placing malicious code within improperly formatted SQL queries.