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PT0-002 · Question #521

A security analyst is conducting a penetration test for an online store with a database server. Which of the following tools would best assist the tester in detecting vulnerabilities on that server?

The correct answer is D. SQLmap. SQLmap is specifically designed for detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities. For a database server penetration test, it automates the process of identifying vulnerabilities in SQL queries and helps in database enumeration.

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Question

A security analyst is conducting a penetration test for an online store with a database server. Which of the following tools would best assist the tester in detecting vulnerabilities on that server?

Options

  • ABurp Suite
  • BNessus
  • CNikto
  • DSQLmap

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    13% (4)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    81% (26)

Explanation

SQLmap is specifically designed for detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities. For a database server penetration test, it automates the process of identifying vulnerabilities in SQL queries and helps in database enumeration.

Topics

#SQL Injection#Database Vulnerabilities#Penetration Testing Tools#Vulnerability Scanning

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