SIDGuesser
Guess Oracle database SIDs.
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pkg: sidguesser
SIDGuesser brute-forces Oracle SIDs against a TNS listener — a prerequisite for further Oracle attacks.
Syntax
sidguesser -i {host} -p {port}
Example
sidguesser -i 10.0.0.5 -p 1521
Brute-forces valid SIDs on the Oracle listener.
Advantages
- Unlocks Oracle enumeration
- Simple
Disadvantages
- Oracle-only
- Wordlist-bound
Tags
#oracle#database
Official docs: SIDGuesser ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is SIDGuesser used for?
SIDGuesser brute-forces Oracle SIDs against a TNS listener — a prerequisite for further Oracle attacks.
What is an example SIDGuesser command?
A common example is: sidguesser -i 10.0.0.5 -p 1521 — Brute-forces valid SIDs on the Oracle listener.
Is SIDGuesser part of Kali Linux?
Yes. SIDGuesser ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install sidguesser.
What category of security tool is SIDGuesser?
SIDGuesser is a Database Assessment tool with a low-risk profile when run against a live target.
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