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23. Perform various SQL Injection Detection Tools

In this practical, we will learn about various SQL injection detection tools and how to use them to identify SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications.

Step 1: Install and Configure SQLMap​

  1. Install SQLMap by following the official documentation.

  2. Open a terminal and run the following command to check if SQLMap is installed:

    sqlmap --version

  3. If SQLMap is installed, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, install SQLMap using the appropriate method for your operating system.

Step 2: Enumerate the Database​

  1. Run the following command to enumerate the database:

    sqlmap -u <target_url> --dbs

    Replace <target_url> with the URL of the web application you want to test for SQL injection vulnerabilities.

  2. SQLMap will start enumerating the databases and display a list of available databases.

Step 3: Enumerate Tables​

  1. Run the following command to enumerate the tables in a specific database:

    sqlmap -u <target_url> -D <database_name> --tables

    Replace <target_url> with the URL of the web application and <database_name> with the name of the database you want to enumerate tables for.

  2. SQLMap will start enumerating the tables in the specified database and display a list of available tables.

Step 4: Dump Table Data​

  1. Run the following command to dump the data from a specific table:

    sqlmap -u <target_url> -D <database_name> -T <table_name> --dump

    Replace <target_url> with the URL of the web application, <database_name> with the name of the database, and <table_name> with the name of the table you want to dump data from.

  2. SQLMap will start dumping the data from the specified table and display the retrieved data.

Step 5: Documenting the Process​

  1. Open a new markdown file named Practical-23.md.
  2. Write a detailed step-by-step explanation of the process to detect SQL injection vulnerabilities using SQLMap.
  3. Use appropriate markdown tags to format the document and make it easy to read.
  4. Include any screenshots or code snippets that are relevant to the process.
  5. Save the file and submit it as part of your assignment.

Remember to always use these techniques responsibly and with proper authorization.

Good luck with your assignment!