Misconfigurations in Microsoft SQL Server Enable Command Execution
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🛠️ Exploiting Misconfigurations in Microsoft SQL Server for Command Execution. The article discusses how attackers can escalate privileges from a Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) shell to execute commands on the target machine using the built-in feature xp_cmdshell. It highlights the risks associated with SQL injection (SQLi) attacks, which can allow unauthorized command execution if SQL commands are injected. The author outlines the steps to enable advanced options and modify server configurations to exploit this vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of securing SQL Server settings to prevent such attacks. The successful execution of commands demonstrates how overlooked configurations can be exploited, underscoring the need for proper management of SQL Server security settings.
