SQLMap Database Penetration Testing

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name: sqlmap-database-penetration-testing-2b5fcc163186
description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "automate SQL injection testing," "enumerate database structure," "extract database credentials using sqlmap," "dump tables and columns from a vulnerable database," or "perform automated database penetration testing." It provides comprehensive guidance for using SQLMap to detect and exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities.
metadata:
  author: zebbern
  version: 4.1.0-fractal
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# SQLMap Database Penetration Testing

## Purpose

Provide systematic methodologies for automated SQL injection detection and exploitation using SQLMap. This skill covers database enumeration, table and column discovery, data extraction, multiple target specification methods, and advanced exploitation techniques for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle, and other database management systems.

## Inputs / Prerequisites

- **Target URL**: Web application URL with injectable parameter (e.g., `?id=1`)
- **SQLMap Installation**: Pre-installed on Kali Linux or downloaded from GitHub
- **Verified Injection Point**: URL parameter confirmed or suspected to be SQL injectable
- **Request File (Optional)**: Burp Suite captured HTTP request for POST-based injection
- **Authorization**: Written permission for penetration testing activities

## Outputs / Deliverables

- **Database Enumeration**: List of all databases on the target server
- **Table Structure**: Complete table names within target database
- **Column Mapping**: Column names and data types for each table
- **Extracted Data**: Dumped records including usernames, passwords, and sensitive data
- **Hash Values**: Password hashes for offline cracking
- **Vulnerability Report**: Confirmation of SQL injection type and severity

## Core Workflow

## 🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

### 1. [1. Identify SQL Injection Vulnerability](./sub-skills/1-identify-sql-injection-vulnerability.md)
### 2. [2. Enumerate Databases](./sub-skills/2-enumerate-databases.md)
### 3. [3. Enumerate Tables](./sub-skills/3-enumerate-tables.md)
### 4. [4. Enumerate Columns](./sub-skills/4-enumerate-columns.md)
### 5. [5. Extract Data](./sub-skills/5-extract-data.md)
### 6. [6. Advanced Target Options](./sub-skills/6-advanced-target-options.md)
### 7. [Database Enumeration Progression](./sub-skills/database-enumeration-progression.md)
### 8. [Supported Database Management Systems](./sub-skills/supported-database-management-systems.md)
### 9. [SQL Injection Techniques](./sub-skills/sql-injection-techniques.md)
### 10. [Essential Options](./sub-skills/essential-options.md)
### 11. [Operational Boundaries](./sub-skills/operational-boundaries.md)
### 12. [Performance Considerations](./sub-skills/performance-considerations.md)
### 13. [Legal Requirements](./sub-skills/legal-requirements.md)
### 14. [Detection Risk](./sub-skills/detection-risk.md)
### 15. [Example 1: Complete Database Enumeration](./sub-skills/example-1-complete-database-enumeration.md)
### 16. [Example 2: POST Request Injection](./sub-skills/example-2-post-request-injection.md)
### 17. [Example 3: Bulk Target Scanning](./sub-skills/example-3-bulk-target-scanning.md)
### 18. [Example 4: Aggressive Testing](./sub-skills/example-4-aggressive-testing.md)
### 19. [Example 5: Extract Specific Credentials](./sub-skills/example-5-extract-specific-credentials.md)
### 20. [Example 6: OS Shell Access (Advanced)](./sub-skills/example-6-os-shell-access-advanced.md)
### 21. [Issue: "Parameter does not seem injectable"](./sub-skills/issue-parameter-does-not-seem-injectable.md)
### 22. [Issue: Target Behind WAF/Firewall](./sub-skills/issue-target-behind-waffirewall.md)
### 23. [Issue: Connection Timeout](./sub-skills/issue-connection-timeout.md)
### 24. [Issue: Time-Based Attacks Too Slow](./sub-skills/issue-time-based-attacks-too-slow.md)
### 25. [Issue: Cannot Dump Large Tables](./sub-skills/issue-cannot-dump-large-tables.md)
### 26. [Issue: Session Drops During Long Scan](./sub-skills/issue-session-drops-during-long-scan.md)