A successful SQL injection attack can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, such as passwords, credit card details, and personal user information.
SQL injection (SQLi) can occur in many parts of a query, not just the WHERE clause. Attackers can manipulate different parts of a SQL statement to achieve various goals, such as bypassing authentication, extracting data, or even altering the database.
SQL injection in different parts of a query include: the WHERE clause, the ORDER BY clause, the UNION clause, the INSERT statement, the UPDATE statement, and the DELETE statement.
Understanding SQL injection is crucial for developers to protect their applications from such attacks.