Mastering Regex to Capture Multiple Elements in SQL Queries

Learn how to create a powerful regex that captures multiple elements like email and password in SQL queries using Proxysql.
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Mastering Regex to Capture Multiple Elements in SQL Queries

Dealing with SQL queries and needing to capture specific elements can often feel like a daunting task, especially when they involve conditions that specify more than one element. In this guide, we will dive into a solution for capturing SQL queries that contain email, password, or both when executing commands in Proxysql.

The Problem

Imagine you're working with Proxysql and need to track down SQL queries that call for user credentials. You expect to spot queries like:

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However, your current regex only captures one instance of either the email or password, leaving you frustrated. Your initial regex might look something like this:

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But is there a way to modify this regex to capture all occurrences?

The Solution

Yes, there is! By utilizing a lookahead assertion in your regex, you can effectively ensure that both email and password can be identified within your SQL queries. Here's how you can achieve this.

Revised Regex

Use the following regex pattern to capture the desired SQL statements:

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Explanation

SELECT\s+ : This part matches the word "SELECT" followed by one or more whitespace characters. The \s+ allows for spaces, new lines, or indentation.

((?=.?(email|password)).?): The lookahead assertion (?=.*?(email|password)) checks for the presence of either email or password in any part of the query, without consuming the characters, which allows other parts of the statement to still be detected.

\s+ user_tbl: Finally, it expects one or more whitespace characters followed by user_tbl.

Demo Code

To see the regex in action, here’s a simple JavaScript snippet that can be used for testing:

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This piece of code searches through the SQL string for all occurrences that match our revised regex. It will only return the queries that contain either email or password, proving that it efficiently captures multiple elements, while excluding unrelated commands.

Conclusion

Using regex to capture specific elements in SQL queries like email and password is not only achievable but can be done effectively with a few adjustments to your pattern. By implementing lookahead assertions, you can ensure that your regex identifies all instances as desired without missing any crucial information.

With the methodology outlined in this guide, capturing multiple elements in SQL queries should now be a manageable task. Embrace the power of regex, and let it help refine your SQL query executions today!

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