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SQL Injection Testing

SQL injection remains one of the most damaging web flaws for Cyprus businesses: one vulnerable query can leak your whole customer database and trigger a GDPR incident. This is focused SQL injection testing — a manual hunt for SQLi across every input, run as part of a full web application penetration test rather than left to a scanner.

We test every parameter that could reach a query — including headers, cookies and JSON bodies — for error-based, UNION and blind time-based injection, then safely prove impact with a controlled extraction that never destroys data. Every finding is confirmed by exploitation, not asserted.

SQL Injection Testing in Cyprus — CyprusPentest test coverage and attack surface
SQL Injection Testing: manual, exploit-led coverage for Limassol & island-wide Cyprus businesses.

Why it matters

Because a confirmed SQLi often means total data compromise and a reportable breach under GDPR, this is a bug class we always verify by hand. A scanner's flag is a maybe; a controlled proof shows exactly how far the flaw reaches.

What we test

  • Error-based and UNION-based SQL injection
  • Blind SQLi (boolean and time-based)
  • Second-order and stored SQL injection
  • NoSQL injection (MongoDB and similar)
  • ORM and stacked-query injection
  • WAF and input-filter bypass techniques

Common vulnerabilities we uncover

  • Full database extraction via injection
  • Authentication bypass through SQLi
  • Blind and time-based data exfiltration
  • Second-order injection via stored input
  • NoSQL injection in modern stacks
  • Remote code execution via database features

How we run your engagement

  1. Kick-off & scoping. A short call to agree goals, in-scope assets and rules of engagement, so your sql injection testing is safe, authorised and aimed at your real business risk.
  2. Mapping & discovery. Before touching anything we map the full attack surface in scope, so nothing exploitable slips through.
  3. Hands-on testing. Cyprus-based specialists exploit and chain weaknesses manually — the flaws scanners walk straight past — to show genuine impact.
  4. Reporting. Each issue is verified, CVSS-rated and documented with a step-by-step reproduction and a practical fix your team can apply.
  5. Free retest. Once you have remediated, we re-test at no extra cost to confirm the attack path is truly closed.

Tools & techniques

We drive detection manually, using sqlmap only to accelerate confirmed leads under tight control — never as the source of truth. Payloads are tuned to your database engine and any WAF in front of it, and exploitation is bounded to prove impact without touching production data.

This service is a focused part of a full assessment: for whole-application coverage see our web application penetration testing, and for the APIs behind the app, our API penetration testing.

When you need this engagement

  • Your application takes user input into database queries
  • You use dynamic SQL or a legacy data layer
  • A scanner flagged a possible injection you need confirmed
  • You are hardening before a launch or audit
  • You need proof of exploitability, not a maybe

What you receive

  • Confirmed SQL injection findings with evidence
  • Safe proof-of-concept extraction (no data destroyed)
  • Affected parameters and payloads documented
  • Parameterised-query remediation guidance
  • Attestation letter where required
  • Complimentary retest after fixes

Your deliverables

When your sql injection testing wraps up, you receive a clear, audit-ready report plus a walkthrough call with your team. Inside you will find:

  • A concise executive summary that management and the board can act on
  • Every technical finding with a reproducible, copy-paste proof of concept
  • CVSS v3.1 ratings and plain-language business impact for each issue
  • Practical, prioritised remediation your developers can implement straight away
  • A free retest and updated finding status once fixes are in place
  • A signed attestation letter for clients, auditors, GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001

Standards & frameworks

OWASP Top 10 A03: Injection OWASP WSTG CWE-89 NIST SP 800-115

What you gain

By the end of your sql injection testing, you will know exactly which weaknesses a real attacker could exploit, what it would cost your business, and the precise order in which to fix them — backed by evidence, not a scanner’s guesswork. Cyprus firms use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy client and regulator security questionnaires, and demonstrate due diligence for GDPR and NIS2. With a free retest included, you also get documented proof the issues are resolved.

Working with us

Every sql injection testing begins with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal. Most work is delivered remotely, and because we are based in Cyprus we work in your timezone with on-site visits across Limassol, Nicosia and island-wide where it helps. We keep you updated throughout and flag any critical finding immediately rather than waiting for the report. Everything is covered by a signed NDA and safe, non-disruptive testing that protects your production systems. You receive your report, a walkthrough and a complimentary retest once fixes land. Engagements are typically booked one to three weeks ahead, and urgent testing can often be arranged — just email hi@cypruspentest.com.

Why Cyprus businesses choose CyprusPentest

Your sql injection testing is run by senior offensive-security specialists who test the way genuine attackers do — manually, creatively and focused on proving real impact. What sets us apart:

  • Based in Cyprus — local, in your timezone, with on-site coverage across Limassol and Nicosia.
  • Manual, exploit-led testing that chains vulnerabilities the way an attacker would, well beyond automated scanners.
  • Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste steps your team can independently verify.
  • Compliance-ready reporting that supports GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 and CySEC expectations.
  • A free retest so you have documented evidence your fixes actually hold.
  • Fixed-price and responsive, with a named point of contact from scoping through to retest.

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How much does SQL Injection Testing cost?

Every sql injection testing in Cyprus is scoped and priced individually, so you pay only for the coverage you need — with no hidden extras. After a short, no-obligation scoping call we send a fixed-price quote, usually within one business day, with clear deliverables, a firm timeline and a complimentary retest included. The price depends on the size and complexity of your environment, so you always know the cost up front before any work begins.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you use sqlmap or test manually?
Both — manual testing finds and verifies the injection; sqlmap only accelerates a confirmed lead, always under control.
Is exploitation safe for production?
Yes, we bound any proof-of-concept to demonstrate impact without destroying or exfiltrating real data.
Is this part of a full web app test?
It can be standalone, but it is normally one component of a full web application penetration test.
Do you retest after fixes?
Yes, a complimentary retest is included.
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