Havij is a widely known automated SQL injection (SQLi) tool originally developed to assist security testers in identifying and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications. Version 1.19 is one of the mature releases often referenced in public writeups and malware analyses. Havij automates injection discovery, fingerprinting of database backends, extraction of data, and some post-exploitation actions. Because of its automation and GUI, it has been popular with both security professionals and attackers; defenders should be aware of its capabilities, indicators of use, and mitigations.
Unlike simpler tools that rely solely on UNION queries, Havij 1.19 employs a multi-vector approach: Havij - Advanced SQL Injection 1.19
Because Havij 1.19 requires .NET Framework 3.5 and was built for Windows 7/8, you can still run it on: Havij is a widely known automated SQL injection
Antivirus note: Almost every AV detects Havij as a hacktool. That’s expected. Exclude it only in isolated lab VMs. Antivirus note: Almost every AV detects Havij as a hacktool