: This is the core command for PostgreSQL . It instructs the database to pause for exactly 5 seconds before responding.
: This is a SQL comment. It ignores the rest of the original, legitimate query so it doesn't cause a syntax error. 🔍 How to Use This for Testing {KEYWORD}');SELECT PG_SLEEP(5)--
: Available in most modern frameworks (like Django, Rails, or Express), these automatically handle the heavy lifting of security. : This is the core command for PostgreSQL
If your application is vulnerable to this, you must implement these defenses: It ignores the rest of the original, legitimate
: Reject any input containing special characters like ; , -- , or SELECT in fields where they don't belong.
: Find a search bar, login field, or URL parameter (e.g., ://example.com ). Inject the Payload : Replace the input with the payload. Observe the Lag : If the page loads instantly , the input is likely sanitized.
If you'd like to see an example of a in a specific language (like Python or PHP) to fix this, or if you need a guide on other SQLi types , let me know!