Can you perform a penetration test on a web application that is running on local host and using an XAMPP server? [closed]

I created a basic website that includes a login and signup system. The website uses a mySQL server as the backend to store login information. I want to use Kali Linux to perform a white box test on it as a project for class.
Is this even p… Continue reading Can you perform a penetration test on a web application that is running on local host and using an XAMPP server? [closed]

Valid SQL Injection Syntax where same vulnerable parameter used in both a SELECT and a UPDATE statement

I have a problem and I’m hoping someone could help with a POC.
In a web application, attacker controlled parameter X is used is used unsanitized in two separate SQL queries within the same function.
The first query is a SELECT statement of… Continue reading Valid SQL Injection Syntax where same vulnerable parameter used in both a SELECT and a UPDATE statement

Unsupported operation when trying to remotely create new MySQL user via HashiCorp Vault [migrated]

I have deployed HashiCorp Vault in a Linux VM, and I want it to connect to an instance of MySQL database running on my host machine.
In my database (host machine IP 100.101.102.103), I have created a user especially for this purpose:
CREAT… Continue reading Unsupported operation when trying to remotely create new MySQL user via HashiCorp Vault [migrated]

How to set, change, and recover your MySQL root password

If you never set, forgot or need to change your MySQL password, you’re in luck. This article walks you through these steps, so you’ll never be at a loss for that database root user password.
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