Closed Bug 374015 Opened 17 years ago Closed 17 years ago

<input type=file> should not expose file path to scripts

Categories

(Core :: Layout: Form Controls, defect)

Product:
Core
Component:
Layout: Form Controls
Platform:
x86
Windows XP
Type:
defect
Priority:
Not set
Severity:
normal

Tracking

()

Status:
VERIFIED DUPLICATE of bug 143220

People

(Reporter: BijuMailList, Unassigned)

Details

For <input id=photofile type=file>
document.getElementById("photofile").value

give output like "C:\downloads\photos\IMG_0201.JPG"

question: Why should browser give out files path to the web site script?

I think file name "IMG_0201.JPG" is more than sufficient.
Status: NEW → RESOLVED
Closed: 17 years ago
Resolution: --- → DUPLICATE
Status: RESOLVED → VERIFIED
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