| Aspect | Summary | |--------|---------| | | Havij is a commercial SQL‑injection automation tool that scans web applications for vulnerable database queries and can extract data, dump tables, or even upload files if the target is exploitable. Version 1.17 is an older release (circa 2015‑2016) that still circulates under the “Full 21” label on various file‑sharing sites. | | Primary Features | • Automatic detection of GET/POST/COOKIE‑based SQL injection points. • Database fingerprinting (detects MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.). • Data extraction – table/column enumeration, data dumping, export to CSV/SQL. • File read/write (where the vulnerability allows it). • Batch mode – can run multiple URLs from a list. • Simple GUI – point‑and‑click interface, no need to write scripts. | | Usability | The GUI is fairly straightforward for users with minimal technical background. You paste a URL, select the injection type, and let Havij do the rest. However, the automation is not perfect ; it often produces false positives and may miss more complex, multi‑stage injections (e.g., blind, time‑based, or out‑of‑band). | | Performance | On vulnerable targets it can retrieve large amounts of data quickly (tens of thousands of rows in seconds). On hardened sites or those using prepared statements, the tool will typically fail to find an injection point. | | Stability & Compatibility | • Runs on Windows (XP‑Vista‑7‑8‑10, 32‑/64‑bit). • Requires .NET Framework 2.0/3.5 (included in most Windows installations). • No official updates since 1.17; newer DBMS versions (e.g., MySQL 8, MSSQL 2019) may not be fully supported. | | Security & Legality | - Legal warning : Using Havij against systems you do not own or have explicit permission to test is illegal in most jurisdictions (unauthorized access, computer‑fraud statutes). - Risk : The “Full 21” builds you’ll find on file‑sharing or torrent sites are often bundled with unwanted software (adware, potentially unwanted programs, or outright malware). Downloading from unofficial sources carries a high risk of infecting your machine. | | Alternatives | • sqlmap – open‑source, command‑line, actively maintained, supports a wide range of injection techniques. • Burp Suite Pro – commercial web‑proxy with built‑in scanner and extensions for SQL injection. • OWASP ZAP – free, extensible scanner with some SQL‑i capabilities. | | Overall Verdict | Havij 1.17 can be a handy learning tool for understanding basic SQL‑injection concepts, but its age, limited feature set, and the danger of downloading it from untrusted sources make it less attractive for serious security work. If you need a reliable, up‑to‑date solution, consider the alternatives above. Use any such tool only on systems you own or have written permission to test , and always follow ethical hacking guidelines. | | Bottom Line | Functional but outdated, potentially risky to obtain, and legally fraught if misused. | Note: This review is purely informational. It does not provide instructions on how to obtain, install, or use Havij for illicit purposes. Always respect applicable laws and obtain proper authorization before conducting any security testing.