Primary definition
An attack technique that attempts to subvert the relationship between a webpage and its supporting data- base, typically in order to trick the database into executing malicious code.
Also known asSQLi · SQL injection attack · SQL insertion
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— The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookView source
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An attack technique that attempts to subvert the relationship between a webpage and its supporting data- base, typically in order to trick the database into executing malicious code.
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Structured Query Language (sql) Injection. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/structured-query-language-sql-injection
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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