What is fake path?

Answer 1

In the context of web development, a "fake path" typically refers to a misleading file path displayed in file input fields of browsers, particularly in older versions of internet Explorer. When users select a file to upload, the browser may show a fake path such as "C:\fakepath\filename.ext" instead of the actual file path for security and privacy reasons. This prevents malicious websites from accessing sensitive information about the user's file system. Modern browsers have largely adopted this approach to protect user data.