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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

💡 Contributing

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