Computer Science GCSE

SQL injection

What SQL injection means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of SQL injection

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Reference: OCR

Inserting malicious SQL through unvalidated input to read or alter a database.

OCR · Threats to computer systems and networks (study guide)

Topics that use SQL injection

Threats to computer systems and networks (OCR GCSE)

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Using SQL injection in the exam

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