SQL Security Learning Environment

Overview

This educational platform provides a controlled environment for learning about database security concepts and the importance of proper input validation. The site demonstrates common security vulnerabilities in a safe, isolated setting to help developers understand potential risks and best practices.

🌐 Access

URL: http://exp-pentesting.ct.ws

⚠️ Important Note: The site requires HTTP access. Most modern browsers default to HTTPS, which may cause connection issues. To access the site:

1. Explicitly use http:// in the URL
2. If redirected to HTTPS, manually change back to HTTP
3. You may need to acknowledge security warnings in your browser

🎯 Purpose

• Demonstrate common database security vulnerabilities
• Illustrate the importance of input validation
• Provide hands-on experience with database security concepts
• Help developers understand potential attack vectors
• Promote secure coding practices

🔒 Security Context

This is a controlled testing environment designed for educational purposes. The vulnerabilities demonstrated here should never be present in production systems. Always implement:

• Proper input validation
• Prepared statements
• Parameter binding
• Appropriate access controls
• Input sanitization

👩‍💻 Target Audience

• Security researchers
• Web developers
• Database administrators
• IT security students
• Security awareness trainers

📚 Learning Objectives

Users will learn about:

1. Common database security flaws
2. Input validation techniques
3. SQL query security
4. Prevention of injection attacks
5. Secure coding best practices

⚖️ Legal Notice

This platform is for educational purposes only. The knowledge gained should be applied solely to:

• Improve application security
• Implement defensive measures
• Develop secure applications
• Conduct authorized security assessments

Contributors

• Nabil Mouzouna
• Anas Magane

💡 Contributing

Feel free to suggest improvements or report issues to help enhance this learning environment.