fix(submissions): reject submissions with invalid xml character DEV-1129 #6385
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#Support Docs Updates, if any<type>(<scope>)<!>: <title> DEV-1234Front endand/orBack endorworkflow📣 Summary
Reject form submissions that contain invalid or invisible XML characters to prevent data corruption or errors when viewing or editing responses.
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Some form submissions included hidden or invalid characters that are not allowed in XML. These characters caused affected submissions to fail when opened or edited in enketo, leading to possible data loss or broken records.
This update adds a server-side validation step that automatically rejects such submissions with a clear error message. Only characters permitted by the XML standard are accepted.
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