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Mysql Hacktricks — Verified

Based on the MySQL HackTricks verified methodology, one of the most "interesting" (and often overlooked) features is the ability to read and write files to the underlying operating system using standard SQL queries, which effectively turns the database into a file system browser or a reverse shell generator.

Here are the two most interesting facets of this feature:

References & Tools

  • HackTricks (original): https://book.hacktricks.xyz/network-services-pentesting/pentesting-mysql
  • sqlmap UDFs: /usr/share/sqlmap/extra/udf/
  • Rogue MySQL Server: https://github.com/Gifts/Rogue-MySql-Server
  • MySQL UDF Compilation Guide: https://github.com/mysqludf/lib_mysqludf_sys

Last verified against: MySQL 8.0.36, MariaDB 10.11.6, Percona Server 8.0. mysql hacktricks verified

Call to Action: Have you found a new MySQL bypass or escalation path? Contribute to the HackTricks GitHub repo or comment below to keep this guide [verified] for the community.

2. Privilege Escalation via MySQL Features

Once authenticated, HackTricks focuses on leveraging MySQL’s own functionality to escalate privileges on the database server or even the underlying operating system. Based on the MySQL HackTricks verified methodology, one

Part 3: Privilege Escalation – From DB User to System

Once logged in, the first command every pentester runs is select user(); and select database();. But the verified HackTricks flow goes deeper.

5. Command Execution

  • Payload: system('ls');
  • Description: This payload is used to execute system commands.

Example:

http://example.com/vulnerable-page?id=1 UNION SELECT system('ls') -- -

Feature: The "Verified" MySQL Exploitation Framework

Headline: Beyond the Query: A Deep Dive into Verified MySQL Exploitation Techniques

Introduction In the realm of penetration testing, MySQL is one of the most ubiquitous database management systems. While basic SQL Injection focuses on extracting data, "Verified" techniques—often popularized by resources like HackTricks and tools like SQLMap—refer to a higher level of access: Moving from Data Extraction to System Control. HackTricks (original): https://book

This feature breaks down the "Verified" MySQL attack chain, explaining how attackers (and auditors) verify configurations to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) and system compromise.