CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Test

Which tool is known for automating SQL injection attacks?

1. Burp Suite Community Edition

2. SQLmap

3. OWASP ZAP

4. BeEF

The correct answer is: SQLmap

The correct choice is SQLmap because it is a specialized tool designed explicitly for detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications. SQLmap automates the process of identifying, exploiting, and gaining access to databases through SQL injection techniques, providing capabilities such as database fingerprinting, accessing underlying file systems, and even executing arbitrary commands on the host operating system if the database is configured poorly. While other tools like Burp Suite Community Edition and OWASP ZAP also have features for testing web applications and can help identify vulnerabilities, their primary focus is broader and includes various web application testing functionalities beyond SQL injection. SQLmap's targeted approach makes it particularly effective for this specific type of attack. BeEF, which stands for Browser Exploitation Framework, is concentrated on client-side attacks, particularly those leveraging web browsers. While it is an important tool in the penetration testing toolkit, it does not specialize in SQL injection attacks. Thus, SQLmap stands out as the dedicated solution for automating SQL injection.