-5025 Order By 1# Access

This is often a "false" or "null" value. By inputting a value that likely doesn't exist (like a negative ID), the attacker forces the application to return an empty result set or an error. This makes it easier to see how the database reacts when the injected code is added. ORDER BY 1 : This is the structural probe .

SELECT name, email FROM users WHERE id = "-5025" ORDER BY 1#"; -5025 ORDER BY 1#

Use allow-lists to ensure inputs match expected formats (e.g., ensuring an ID is always a positive integer). This is often a "false" or "null" value