docs: clarify SQL injection plugin responsibilities#732
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Applied maintainer cleanup for the blocking items: moved the SQL injection guidance outside the plugin table and refreshed the modified plugin checksums. The PR is now focused docs/metadata copy cleanup; approved pending fresh green checks.
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Description
Clarifies the responsibilities and intended usage of SQL injection related plugins to reduce overlap and improve contributor guidance.
Changes Made
Clarified sqli_checker as a feasibility validation tool focused on identifying potential SQL injection indicators.
Clarified sqlmap as a testing and controlled database enumeration tool.
Clarified sqli_exploiter as an exploitation-focused workflow intended for confirmed SQL injection findings.
Updated plugin metadata, catalog descriptions, and frontend tool descriptions for consistency.
Added guidance describing when each SQL injection plugin should be used.
Related Issues
Closes #546
Type of Change
How Has This Been Tested?
Documentation and metadata changes only. Reviewed updated descriptions in:
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