This section provides a comprehensive collection of SQL injection techniques specific to PostgreSQL databases. The techniques are organized into the following categories:
Basics
Fundamental concepts and techniques for PostgreSQL injection:
- Comment Out Query - Using PostgreSQL comment syntax to modify queries
- Testing Injection - Methods to verify if a PostgreSQL injection point exists
- Default Databases - Understanding PostgreSQL’s default databases and schemas
Information Gathering
Techniques to extract information from PostgreSQL databases:
- Testing Version - Methods to determine PostgreSQL version
- Database Names - Retrieving available database names
- Server Hostname - Obtaining the PostgreSQL server hostname and IP
- Tables and Columns - Discovering table and column names
- Database Credentials - Techniques to extract PostgreSQL credentials
Injection Techniques
Advanced methods for exploiting PostgreSQL injection vulnerabilities:
- Avoiding Quotations - Bypassing quote filters
- String Concatenation - Techniques to concatenate strings in PostgreSQL
- Conditional Statements - Using CASE statements for advanced injections
- Stacked Queries - Executing multiple statements in one injection
- Timing - Time-based blind injection methods
Advanced Techniques
Sophisticated attacks for extracting data and gaining system access:
- Privileges - Determining and exploiting user privileges
- Reading Files - Techniques to read files from the server filesystem
- Writing Files - Methods to write files to the server
- Command Execution - Executing operating system commands
- Password Hashing - Understanding PostgreSQL password storage
- Password Cracking - Techniques to recover passwords from hashes
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