Level 10: Decode Base64 Data

1. Exit Level 9 and SSH into Level 10

After obtaining the Level 10 password from data.txt in Level 9, exit the current session:

exit

Then connect as bandit10 using the password acquired:

ssh bandit10@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220

2. List the Home Directory

Once logged in as bandit10, run:

ls

You will see data.txt listed.

3. Inspect data.txt

To view its contents:

cat data.txt

The file contains Base64-encoded text. The instructions indicate you must decode it to retrieve the password.

4. Decode the Base64 Data

To decode the Base64-encoded data and display the password:

base64 -d data.txt

Since data.txt is encoded in Base64, running base64 -d data.txt decodes its content and reveals the password.

Summary & Key Commands

• exit : return to your local machine from Level 9.
• ssh bandit10@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220 : connect as bandit10.
• ls : list files; shows data.txt.
• cat data.txt : view the Base64-encoded contents.
• base64 -d data.txt : decode the file and display the password.