Discovering SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Web Applications

Discovering SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Web Applications Discovering SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Web Applications: A Complete Guide Keywords: SQL Injection, Web App Security, SQLMap, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Database Exploits, OWASP Introduction Among the most dangerous and commonly exploited web application vulnerabilities is SQL Injection (SQLi) . It allows attackers to interfere with database queries by injecting malicious SQL code, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. This guide will walk you through the process of identifying and testing for SQLi, along with prevention strategies to secure your applications. What is SQL Injection? SQL Injection is a vulnerability that occurs when an application fails to properly validate and sanitize user inputs before using them in SQL queries. This allows attackers to manipulate the SQL logic and execute unauthorized queries. Basic vulnerable query example: S...