INJECTION ATTACKS

Injection
Attack Tools

Advanced exploitation modules with 4 specialized tools for detecting and exploiting injection vulnerabilities in web applications and input validation flaws.

What are Injection Attacks?

Injection attacks are a class of vulnerabilities where untrusted data is sent to an interpreter as part of a command or query. The attacker's hostile data tricks the interpreter into executing unintended commands or accessing data without proper authorization. These attacks consistently rank among the most critical security risks in web applications.

Common injection attack types include SQL Injection (SQLi) which manipulates database queries, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) which injects malicious scripts into web pages, Local File Inclusion (LFI) which exploits file path vulnerabilities, and file upload exploits that bypass security controls to upload malicious files. These vulnerabilities arise from inadequate input validation, improper output encoding, and insufficient security controls.

MAW-AIO's injection attack modules provide automated tools for detecting and exploiting these vulnerabilities during authorized security assessments. They employ various techniques including error-based exploitation, blind injection, time-based detection, and bypass methods to thoroughly test application security and identify weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them.

4 Injection Attack Modules

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SQL Injection Scanner

Operational High Impact

Automated SQL injection detection with error-based, boolean-blind, and time-blind techniques to identify database vulnerabilities and potential data exfiltration points.

Key Features:

  • Error-based SQLi detection (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
  • Boolean-blind injection testing
  • Time-based blind SQLi with response analysis
  • UNION-based exploitation
  • WAF bypass techniques
  • Automated payload fuzzing

OWASP Top 10 #3 (2021): Injection vulnerabilities remain critical web application security risks

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XSS Scanner

Operational Client-Side

Cross-Site Scripting scanner with context-aware detection, DOM XSS analysis, and payload generation for reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS vulnerabilities.

Key Features:

  • Reflected XSS detection in GET/POST parameters
  • Stored XSS vulnerability scanning
  • DOM-based XSS analysis with JavaScript parsing
  • Context-aware payload generation (HTML, JS, attribute)
  • CSP bypass techniques
  • Filter evasion and encoding tricks

Detects XSS in multiple contexts: HTML body, attributes, JavaScript, CSS, and URL parameters

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LFI Scanner

Operational

Scan URLs for Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities with directory traversal techniques, null byte injection, and filter bypass methods to access sensitive files.

Key Features:

  • Path traversal attack vectors (../, ..\, ...//)
  • Null byte injection (%00) for filter bypass
  • Wrapper exploitation (php://, file://, data://)
  • /etc/passwd, config file, and log file inclusion
  • Windows and Linux path detection
  • Automated depth traversal testing

Can escalate to RCE via log poisoning, /proc/self/environ, and PHP filter chains

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File Upload Exploiter

Maintenance

Exploit upload forms with bypass techniques including extension manipulation, MIME type spoofing, and content-type tricks to achieve remote code execution.

Status:

Currently under maintenance

This module is being enhanced with improved bypass techniques, polyglot file generation, and better detection evasion capabilities. Expected to be operational in the next major release.

Planned Features:

  • Extension bypass (.php.jpg, .phtml, .php5)
  • MIME type manipulation and spoofing
  • Magic bytes injection and polyglot files
  • Content-Type header bypass
  • Path traversal in filename
  • Automated webshell upload and verification

OWASP Top 10 2021 Context

A03

Injection

OWASP Top 10 2021

SQL, NoSQL, OS command, ORM, LDAP, and Expression Language (EL) injection vulnerabilities occur when untrusted data is sent to an interpreter.

94% Apps Tested 274k Occurrences
A04

Insecure Design

OWASP Top 10 2021

Insecure design represents missing or ineffective control design including improper input validation and file upload security controls.

New Category 2021 Preventable

Exploitation Techniques

SQL Injection Techniques

  • Error-Based: Exploits database error messages to extract information
  • Boolean-Blind: Infers data through true/false conditional responses
  • Time-Based Blind: Uses time delays to confirm injection success
  • UNION-Based: Combines results from malicious queries with legitimate ones

XSS Attack Vectors

  • Reflected XSS: Malicious script reflected from user input in HTTP response
  • Stored XSS: Persistent malicious script stored in application database
  • DOM XSS: Client-side JavaScript manipulation without server involvement
  • Mutation XSS: Browser quirks parsing that bypasses sanitization

Prevention & Mitigation Strategies

Secure Coding Practices

  • Use parameterized queries (prepared statements) for all database operations
  • Implement proper input validation with whitelist approach
  • Apply context-aware output encoding (HTML, JavaScript, URL)
  • Use ORM frameworks with built-in injection protection
  • Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers

Infrastructure Protection

  • Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) with injection rules
  • Apply principle of least privilege for database accounts
  • Disable dangerous PHP functions (eval, exec, system)
  • Implement file upload restrictions and validation
  • Regular security testing and code audits

Critical Security Warning

Authorized Testing Only

Injection attack tools are powerful exploitation frameworks designed for authorized penetration testing and security research. Unauthorized use against systems you don't own or have permission to test is illegal and punishable under computer fraud and abuse laws worldwide.

Legal Consequences:

  • Criminal prosecution under CFAA (USA), Computer Misuse Act (UK), and similar laws
  • Civil liability and damages for unauthorized access or data breach
  • Potential imprisonment and substantial fines

Legitimate Use Cases:

  • Authorized penetration testing with written scope agreement
  • Bug bounty programs within defined scope
  • Security research in controlled lab environments
  • Educational purposes on owned infrastructure