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sqlmap

Automatic SQL injection and database takeover tool

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About

sqlmap is an open source penetration testing tool that automates the detection and exploitation of SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications. It supports a wide range of database management systems and SQL injection techniques, and can perform actions such as database fingerprinting, data extraction, file system access, and OS command execution. The tool is available via Git clone or direct download and is licensed under the GNU GPL v2.

Problem

Manually detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities in database-backed applications is time-consuming and technically complex.

For

Security researchers and penetration testers

How it works

sqlmap automates the process of detecting SQL injection flaws using multiple injection techniques and a powerful detection engine, then exploits them to extract data or gain control of the database server.

Business model

open-source

Status

launched

Launched

2006

Founders

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