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Attackers Compile khunt Inside Oracle to Turn SQL Injection Into Windows SYSTEM Access

Attackers broke into an organization's Oracle database through a SQL injection flaw in a public-facing web application, then installed a post-exploitation toolkit without writing an executable to disk.

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Attackers exploited a SQL injection flaw in a public-facing web application to gain access to an organization's Oracle database. They then installed a post-exploitation toolkit without writing an executable to disk. The attackers used Java source code to compile a khunt inside Oracle, allowing them to run commands from within the database engine. This method allowed them to bypass traditional file-based exploitation techniques.

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