Strict validation should be used to ensure input matches expected formats (e.g., integers only, no special characters).
This confirms a high-severity vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass authentication, read sensitive data, or modify database contents. {KEYWORD}');SELECT SLEEP(5)#
This is the primary defense. It ensures that user input is treated as data, not as executable code [4]. Strict validation should be used to ensure input
Malicious use of SLEEP() can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) by overloading the database with connection requests [3]. How to Prevent This Attack read sensitive data