: This closes the original SQL function and terminates the statement.
The string is a classic example of a SQL injection (SQLi) payload designed for Time-Based Blind SQL injection . 🛠️ Anatomy of the Payload {KEYWORD}');SELECT PG_SLEEP(5)--
: This is a SQL comment. It ignores the rest of the original, legitimate query so it doesn't cause a syntax error. 🔍 How to Use This for Testing : This closes the original SQL function and
: Find a search bar, login field, or URL parameter (e.g., ://example.com ). Inject the Payload : Replace the input with the payload. Observe the Lag : If the page loads instantly , the input is likely sanitized. It ignores the rest of the original, legitimate
: This is the core command for PostgreSQL . It instructs the database to pause for exactly 5 seconds before responding.