In my previous post, i have written about What is sql injection and how to prevent it. In this article, you will learn about some popular tools which is used to detect Sql Injection vulnerability.
SQL Inject Me
Sql inject me is a firefox addon which help you to test your application for sql vulnerability. The tools works by submitting your application HTML forms with strings that are representative of an SQL Injection attack.
Websecurify Chrome Addon to Check Sql Vulnerability
Websecurify is a powerful cross platform web security testing technology, used to test sql injection and XSS vulnerability. To use websecurify chrome addon, you first need to install in your browser.
After installing go to websecurify/scanning. You just need to enter url and press scan start. Websecurify gives you the detail report about affected url and it’s parameter which is most likely at risk.
Acunetix web application security
Acunetix is one of the excellent tools which i used to test my application for security related vulnerability.
It tests your application for following vulnerability-
1. Sql Injection
2. Cross Site Scripting
3. Web Site Security
4. Directory Traversal
5. Ajax Application Security
After scanning your web application, it gives you the complete scanning report which is very useful. Acunetix is paid tool, if you want to use you can check it’s 14 day trial version.
SiteLock Web Application Security Tool
If you are looking for any paid security tool, than definitely go for sitelock you love this tools. If you want to check this tools before purchase opt for 30 days trial period.
The best thing about SiteLock is they provide each and every detail about your website which includes.
1. Sql Injection and Xss attack.
2. Malware Detection.
3. Bad bot prevention.
4. File change
5. PCI compliance scan and many more things.
I heard about lot of tools which is used to detect sql injection vulnerability. I personally use these four tools and i like it. Hope these tools help you to secure your web application.
