SQLSSTT
SQL Server Security Testing Toolkit - comprehensive SQL Server security assessment and exploitation framework.
git clone https://github.com/MHaggis/notes.git && cd notes/utilities/SQLSSTT ⚠ The Problem
SQL Server environments often have misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and vulnerable features enabled. Comprehensive security testing requires knowledge of numerous attack vectors and manual testing is time-consuming.
✓ The Solution
SQLSSTT automates SQL Server security assessments, checking for common misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, dangerous stored procedures, linked server abuse, and more. It provides actionable findings for both attackers and defenders.
⚡ Impact
Enables security teams to quickly identify SQL Server vulnerabilities and misconfigurations before attackers do. Used by penetration testers and DBAs to improve database security posture.
Assessment Modules
Configuration Audit
- xp_cmdshell - Command execution capability
- OLE Automation - Dangerous OLE procedures
- CLR Integration - Custom assembly execution
- Linked Servers - Trust relationships
- Database Mail - Email functionality abuse
Permission Analysis
- Excessive user privileges
- Orphaned users
- Public role permissions
- Cross-database ownership chaining
- Trustworthy databases
Credential Discovery
- Linked server credentials
- Proxy account credentials
- Service account permissions
- Backup encryption keys
Exploitation Capabilities
- Privilege escalation paths
- Command execution methods
- Data exfiltration techniques
- Persistence mechanisms
Features
Automated Discovery
- SQL Server instance enumeration
- Database discovery
- User and role mapping
- Linked server topology
Security Checks
- 50+ security checks
- OWASP compliance validation
- CIS benchmark alignment
- Custom rule support
Exploitation Framework
- xp_cmdshell execution
- OLE automation abuse
- CLR assembly deployment
- Linked server pivoting
Detailed Reporting
- Risk-rated findings
- Remediation guidance
- Compliance mapping
- Executive summaries
Use Cases
Penetration Testing
Identify and exploit SQL Server vulnerabilities during engagements.
Security Audits
Comprehensive SQL Server security assessments.
Compliance Validation
Verify SQL Server configurations meet security standards.
Hardening
Identify misconfigurations before deployment.
Common Findings
- xp_cmdshell enabled
- Excessive sa account usage
- Weak authentication modes
- Unencrypted connections
- Outdated SQL Server versions
- Dangerous linked server configurations
Remediation Support
For each finding, SQLSSTT provides:
- Risk explanation
- Exploitation scenario
- Remediation steps
- T-SQL fix scripts