Git Information Leak II
This exercise details how to retrieve information from an exposed .git directory on a web server, provided directory listing is disabled
In this exercise, we will delve into the exploitation of a website that leaks its .git repository at the root. Although such issues are less common with modern URL mapping, it's crucial to remain vigilant.
We will begin by accessing the .git directory, even if directory listing is disabled. By retrieving files such as .git/config and .git/HEAD, we can trace the commit history and access specific objects within the repository. Using tools like gzip or ruby, we will decompress these objects and identify the source files. By recreating the repository structure locally, we will piece together the source code, leading us to the key hidden in a PHP comment.