Clarification on base64 encoding in SSH command

[algethamy]

Hi there,

I hope you’re doing well.

I was reviewing the following line in the SSH helper:

vito/app/Helpers/SSH.php

Line 124 in c338b68

$command = base64_encode((string) $command);

I noticed that the command is being base64 encoded before execution. Could you please explain the rationale behind encoding the command this way?
Is it mainly for escaping or safety purposes when running sudo su -c?

Thanks in advance!

[saeedvaziry]

Its being used for primary single quote and double quotes issues in the commands which happens mostly to isolated users.

Since those isolated users don't have ssh (because they are isolated) vito ssh using vito user and runs command with sudo for that isolated users