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Uploading XLSX file: extension method returns 'zip' #28381

@lcardosozago

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@lcardosozago
  • Laravel Version: 5.8.15
  • PHP Version: 7.2.17

Description:

When I upload a xls file, the $request->file->extension() works and returns "xls"
But when I upload a xlsx file, the same command returns "zip" instead of "xlsx"
Why?

Steps To Reproduce:

Upload a xlsx file

Form example:

<form action="/excel" enctype="multipart/form-data" method="POST">
    <div class="row">
        <?= csrf_field() ?>
        <div class="col-4">
            <input type="file" name="excel" class="form-control"/>
        </div>
        <div class="col-2">
            <input type="submit" class="form-control btn btn-primary">
        </div>
    </div>
</form>

Controller:

return var_dump($request->excel);
#and
return var_dump($request->excel->extension());

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