NoSQL Injection - Cassandra Scanner
Detects Cassandra CQL injection vulnerabilities.
What is NoSQL Injection - Cassandra?
Cassandra CQL Injection occurs when user input is unsafely incorporated into Cassandra Query Language statements. CQL syntax is similar to SQL, making it vulnerable to injection attacks where attackers manipulate query logic, bypass authentication, or extract data from the distributed database cluster.
Why is This Important?
Cassandra is designed for handling massive amounts of data across distributed clusters. CQL injection can compromise entire clusters, exposing potentially billions of records. Unlike traditional databases, Cassandra's distributed nature means a single injection vulnerability can affect data across multiple data centers.
How It Works
1. Input Discovery
Maps all user input points including forms, headers, cookies, and API parameters for injection testing.
2. Injection Testing
Executes sophisticated injection payloads designed to bypass filters and WAFs while detecting vulnerabilities.
3. Exploitation Validation
Confirms vulnerabilities through safe exploitation, providing proof-of-concept and impact assessment.
Key Capabilities
Advanced injection detection engine combining signature-based and AI-powered analysis for comprehensive coverage.
- Multi-vector injection testing across all input types
- WAF and filter bypass techniques built-in
- Database-specific payload optimization
- Out-of-band detection for blind vulnerabilities
- Automated proof-of-concept generation
Frequently Asked Questions
How is CQL injection similar to SQL injection?
CQL syntax closely resembles SQL, so injection techniques are similar. Attackers use quotes, comments, and UNION-like operations to manipulate queries. The main differences are in data types, no JOINs (but ALLOW FILTERING can be exploited), and Cassandra-specific features.
What data can attackers access through CQL injection?
Attackers can potentially access all data in the keyspace, modify or delete records, enumerate tables and schemas, bypass authentication in some cases, and affect data consistency across the distributed cluster. They cannot directly access the file system.
Does Cassandra have parameterized queries?
Yes, Cassandra drivers support prepared statements with bound parameters. Using prepared statements prevents CQL injection by separating query logic from data. All major language drivers (Java, Python, Node.js) support this pattern.
How do I prevent CQL injection in Cassandra?
Always use prepared statements with bound parameters, never concatenate user input into CQL strings, validate and sanitize input at the application layer, implement proper authentication and role-based access control, and use Cassandra's built-in authorization.
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