SQL Injection - Time Based Scanner
Detects time-based blind SQL injection by measuring response delays from injected sleep commands.
What is SQL Injection - Time Based?
Time-based blind SQL injection is a technique where attackers inject SQL commands that cause deliberate delays (using functions like SLEEP(), WAITFOR DELAY, or pg_sleep()). By measuring response times, attackers can infer true/false answers to questions about the database, extracting data without seeing any direct output.
Why is This Important?
This is the stealthiest form of SQL injection because it works even when the application returns identical responses for all inputs. If your application can execute SQL, this attack will work. It's often used to confirm SQL injection exists before using faster extraction methods.
How It Works
1. Web Crawling
Intelligent crawling discovers all endpoints, forms, parameters, and dynamic content across your web application.
2. Payload Injection
AI-powered payloads test each input vector for web vulnerabilities with context-aware attack patterns.
3. Response Analysis
Advanced analysis detects vulnerability signatures in responses, confirming exploitability with proof-of-concept.
Key Capabilities
Industry-leading web security testing powered by AI, trusted by security teams worldwide for accurate vulnerability detection.
- Deep web crawling with JavaScript rendering support
- Context-aware payload generation for each parameter
- False positive elimination through response analysis
- OWASP Top 10 and CWE compliance mapping
- Seamless CI/CD and DevSecOps integration
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is time-based detection?
Very accurate. Attackers typically use delays of 5-10 seconds which are unmistakable. Network latency variations are usually under 1 second, making time-based inference reliable.
Does time-based injection affect server performance?
Yes, each query with a delay ties up a database connection. Attackers typically run sequential queries, but parallel attacks could impact performance.
What sleep functions do different databases use?
MySQL uses SLEEP(), SQL Server uses WAITFOR DELAY, PostgreSQL uses pg_sleep(), and Oracle uses DBMS_LOCK.SLEEP or heavy queries for delays.
How do I detect time-based attacks in logs?
Look for repeated requests to the same endpoint with slightly different parameters, especially if those requests have unusually long database query times.
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