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Bandit Level 33

Another shell escape challenge — use the available shell/man tools to break out.
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Goal

After all the git stuff, it’s time for another escape.

Hints

  • Start by figuring out what environment you’re dropped into.
  • Run echo $0, id, pwd, ls -la.
  • If something is restricting commands, look for ways to spawn a normal shell (e.g. sh).
Solution (click to reveal)

A common pattern is:

sh

If that doesn’t work, inspect what shell you’re in and what commands are allowed:

man sh

Once you have a real shell, the next password is usually in /etc/bandit_pass/bandit33.

Notes

  • This page is intentionally more “guided” than exact-step, because escape mechanics vary by how the level drops you in.