Laravel 3.2.13 Upload File

Question

I'm trying to upload files not from Form but from directory, say the given directory is "D:\\Pictures".

$directory = "D:\Pictures";

How to retrieve the files stored in that folder and then upload to my web application?

I'm using old laravel here, version : 3.2.13.

Answer 1

The answer is you CAN'T. Upload the file not from Form but from directory is an dangerous action. Simply imaging that hackers could create a simple website for submit something and easy to stolen your file easily.

So, reconsider about your goal. Why you have to upload a file from client computer without select from form?