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title: HTTP requests containing likely SQL injection queries
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# HTTP requests containing likely SQL injection queries
Classification:attackTactic:[TA0001-initial-access](https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0001)Technique:[T1190-exploit-public-facing-application](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1190) 
## Goal{% #goal %}

Detect HTTP requests whose query strings contain patterns often associated with SQL injection probes.

## Strategy{% #strategy %}

This rule monitors OCSF HTTP query strings for suspicious SQL-like constructions and correlates volume and success responses, grouped by `@ocsf.src_endpoint.ip` and path.

## Triage and response{% #triage-and-response %}

- Review application and database logs for the time window around the alert from `{{@ocsf.src_endpoint.ip}}`.
- Validate that user input is handled with parameterized queries or equivalent controls on affected routes.