Exploiting API Injection Vulnerabilities

When to Use

Testing API endpoints that accept user input for database queries, system commands, or external requests
Assessing APIs that interact with SQL databases, NoSQL stores (MongoDB, Redis), LDAP directories, or external URLs
Evaluating input validation and parameterized query usage across all API endpoints
Testing for SSRF where API parameters accept URLs or hostnames that trigger server-side requests
Identifying injection points in headers, path parameters, query strings, and JSON/XML request bodies

Do not use without written authorization. Injection testing can modify or destroy data and compromise backend systems.

Written authorization specifying target API and backend systems in scope
Python 3.10+ with requests library
SQLMap for automated SQL injection detection and exploitation
Burp Suite Professional with Active Scan capabilities
Knowledge of the backend database technology (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Isolated test environment to avoid production data corruption