Havij is an automated SQL injection (SQLi) tool developed by the Iranian security company , first released in the spring of 2010. Known for its distinctive carrot icon—the word "Havij" translates to "carrot" in Farsi—it became a staple for both professional penetration testers and less-technical attackers due to its user-friendly graphical interface (GUI). Core Capabilities and Features
: Users enter a target URL, and Havij automatically detects the backend database type, whether parameters use string or integer types, and the most effective injection syntax. Data Extraction
The tool will then analyze the query and provide detailed information about the database schema.
Character-by-character extraction
: It scans target URLs to determine if they are susceptible to SQL injection.
A user enters a URL with a suspected vulnerable parameter (e.g., http://example.com ).
