SQL injection is a type of attack that can give an adversary complete control over your web application database by inserting arbitrary SQL code into a database query.

GambleForce simply scans websites with sqlmap and then injects malicious SQL code which enables it to bypass default authentication and access sensitive data, the report noted. It’s unclear how ...

The researchers reported the issue to the vendors they found vulnerable but also contributed their technique to SQLMap, an open-source penetration testing tool that automates SQL injection attacks.

SQL injection attacks increasing in number, sophistication and potency, researchers find The prevalence and intensity of SQL injection attacks are increasing, according to Imperva.