Goal
Clone the official bandit27-git repository over SSH and find the password in it.
Why this matters
Version-control investigation begins with an authenticated clone and deliberate inspection of repository files and status.
Progressive hints
Hint 1
Use the repository URL from the live official page.
Hint 2
Clone into a fresh local directory.
Hint 3
Read the repository's README after cloning.
Method
Run only the lines that match the evidence you observe.
workdir=$(mktemp -d /tmp/bandit27.XXXXXX) && cd "$workdir"
git clone ssh://bandit27-git@bandit.labs.overthewire.org:2220/home/bandit27-git/repo
cd repo && git status && ls -la && cat READMEExpected non-secret observation
The authenticated clone creates a working tree whose README contains the next credential.
Explanation
Git transfers committed objects and checks out the default branch; SSH authenticates access to the challenge repository.
Troubleshooting
- Copy the live URL from OverTheWire because protected email rendering can corrupt copied addresses.
- Keep the nondefault SSH port in the URL.
Safety and cleanup
- Use only the OverTheWire game host and your own local practice directory.
- Do not paste a level password into this site, screenshots, notes, or submissions. Baitaphish never asks for credentials.
- Treat commands as learning prompts: inspect paths and flags before running them.
Completion and next step
Use the recovered credential only in the official Level 28 login. Then mark this transition complete and continue.