Finding and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities is one of the oldest and most common steps in web application testing. sqlmap streamlines this process. It is an open-source penetration testing tool that automates the detection and exploitation of SQL injection flaws and can take over database servers when configured to do so. What makes sqlmap valuable is its automation. Instead of manually crafting and testing payloads, the tool does the work of identifying injection points, determining … More →The post sqlmap: Open-source SQL injection and database takeover tool appeared first on Help Net Security.