When uploading files to a server, the local directory path must be excluded (Restricted Sites zone).

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI860 - Local directory paths - Restricted

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-45491r1_rule When uploading files to a server, the local directory path must be excluded (Restricted Sites zone).

Vulnerability discussion

This policy setting controls whether or not the local path information will be sent when uploading a file via a HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether path information will be sent when uploading a file via a form. By default, path information will be sent.

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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Include local path when user is uploading files to a server" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.

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