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#### Describe the bug
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#### Specify what ESAPI version(s) you are experiencing this bug in
This is especially important if it is not the latest version of ESAPI. Also, if you are using the Jakarta version (e.g., '<classifier>jakarta</classier>'), then please note that as well.

#### To Reproduce
List the steps to reproduce the behavior or (ideally) attach a small JUnit test to reproduce the problem. Please _be specific_.
1. Go to '...'
2. Click on '....'
3. Scroll down to '....'
4. See error
Note also any specific configuration changes that are needed to replicate the problem. That is especially important if you are not using the default configuration files (ESAPI.properties, validation.properties, antisamy-esapi.xml, etc.)

#### Expected behavior
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#### Screenshots
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#### Platform environment (please complete the following information)
 - OS: [e.g. iOS]
 - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
 - JDK version used with ESAPI

#### Additional context
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If known, please select the label corresponding to the affected ESAPI component.
