ESC
ESC is an interactive .NET SQL console client with enhanced SQL Server discovery and data exfiltration features designed for penetration testing and red team engagements.
ESC is an interactive .NET SQL console client with enhanced SQL Server discovery and data exfiltration features designed for penetration testing and red team engagements.
Checked October 2026.
ESC (Evil SQL Client) is an interactive .NET SQL console client designed for SQL Server discovery, access, and data exfiltration during security assessments.
The tool provides enhanced capabilities for targeting SQL Servers in penetration testing and red team scenarios. It functions as both a standard SQL client for routine database tasks and a specialized security testing tool.
ESC offers multiple execution methods including standalone executable format, MSBuild integration, and PowerShell execution. The client includes features for SQL Server enumeration and discovery across network environments.
The tool supports data exfiltration capabilities and provides an interactive console interface for SQL operations. It is built on the .NET framework and can be deployed through various attack vectors during security engagements.
No core features are listed for this product yet, so check the vendor's documentation for the full feature list.
No integrations are listed for this product yet. Check the vendor's documentation, or ask the vendor which integrations and APIs it supports.
Common questions about ESC: features, pricing and alternatives.
ESC is a product in the Penetration Testing category. It covers Enumeration, Red Team and Database Security.
ESC is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/NetSPI/ESC/.
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ESC is available as on-premises software. It is listed for mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.
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