# sql-injection-prevention

Enforces parameterized queries, prepared statements, and input validation in database code. Useful when writing API endpoints or auditing legacy queries for security flaws.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 526 installs · ★ 371
- Author: aj-geddes
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts/tree/HEAD/skills/sql-injection-prevention/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-03-04
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/sql-injection-prevention

## What it does

This skill instructs coding agents to avoid string concatenation in SQL queries and stick to prepared statements. It helps during database query development and legacy code refactoring.

The repository provides implementation guides for Node.js with PostgreSQL and Python using SQLAlchemy ORM. Separate references cover Java JDBC and input sanitization. The quick start demonstrates a PostgreSQL connection pool configured with strict timeouts.

Dynamic table or column names are forbidden unless verified against an explicit whitelist. Never trust client-side validation. The skill also enforces least privilege database roles and query logging.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill sql-injection-prevention -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/sql-injection-prevention/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/sql-injection-prevention/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill sql-injection-prevention -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/sql-injection-prevention/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill sql-injection-prevention -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/sql-injection-prevention/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts sql-injection-prevention
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/sql-injection-prevention/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill sql-injection-prevention -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --path skills/sql-injection-prevention
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/sql-injection-prevention/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill sql-injection-prevention -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts/tree/HEAD/skills/sql-injection-prevention/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- rewrite raw SQL queries into parameterized statements
- audit legacy database code for injection vulnerabilities
- configure secure queries in SQLAlchemy or JDBC
- implement strict input validation using allowlists

## Example prompts
- Review `secure-db.js` for SQL injection risks and convert dynamic queries to prepared statements.
- Show me how to filter user records safely with SQLAlchemy ORM without string formatting.
- Add input validation and an allowlist for dynamic query parameters in our database layer.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: sql-injection-prevention
description: >
  Prevent SQL injection attacks using prepared statements, parameterized
  queries, and input validation. Use when building database-driven applications
  securely.
---

# SQL Injection Prevention

## Table of Contents

- [Overview](#overview)
- [When to Use](#when-to-use)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Reference Guides](#reference-guides)
- [Best Practices](#best-practices)

## Overview

Implement comprehensive SQL injection prevention using prepared statements, parameterized queries, ORM best practices, and input validation.

## When to Use

- Database query development
- Legacy code security review
- Security audit remediation
- API endpoint development
- User input handling
- Dynamic query generation

## Quick Start

Minimal working example:

```javascript
// secure-db.js
const { Pool } = require("pg");

class SecureDatabase {
  constructor() {
    this.pool = new Pool({
      host: process.env.DB_HOST,
      database: process.env.DB_NAME,
      user: process.env.DB_USER,
      password: process.env.DB_PASSWORD,
      max: 20,
      idleTimeoutMillis: 30000,
      connectionTimeoutMillis: 2000,
    });
  }

  /**
   * ✅ SECURE: Parameterized query
   */
  async getUserById(userId) {
    const query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = $1";
    const values = [userId];

    try {
      const result = await this.pool.query(query, values);
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
```

## Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the `references/` directory:

| Guide | Contents |
|---|---|
| [Node.js with PostgreSQL](references/nodejs-with-postgresql.md) | Node.js with PostgreSQL |
| [Python with SQLAlchemy ORM](references/python-with-sqlalchemy-orm.md) | Python with SQLAlchemy ORM |
| [Java JDBC with Prepared Statements](references/java-jdbc-with-prepared-statements.md) | Java JDBC with Prepared Statements |
| [Input Validation & Sanitization](references/input-validation-sanitization.md) | Input Validation & Sanitization |

## Best Practices

### ✅ DO

- Use prepared statements ALWAYS
- Use ORM frameworks properly
- Validate all user inputs
- Whitelist dynamic values
- Use least privilege DB accounts
- Enable query logging
- Regular security audits
- Use parameterized queries

### ❌ DON'T

- Concatenate user input
- Trust client-side validation
- Use string formatting for queries
- Allow dynamic table/column names
- Grant excessive DB permissions
- Skip input validation
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