3618628 - Error on adding non-alphanumeric text on Job Profile - Recruiting Management

This KBA describes a known error on adding non-alphanumeric text on Job Profile. The error message:

“You cannot save the sections ([null]) because they contain non-alphanumeric text. The use of non-alphanumeric text may create potential vulnerabilities for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Update each of the sections to use only alphanumeric text.; You cannot save the sections ([null]) because they contain non-alphanumeric text. The use of non-alphanumeric text may create potential vulnerabilities for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Update each of the sections to use only alphanumeric text.;”

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management

1. Edit the Job Profile section of the job requisition.
2. Select Add Section or Update Section > Description.
3. Insert text with non-alphanumeric characters.
4. Observe the Error Message.

The patch is scheduled on 2505p8. Preview Release on June 10 and Production Release on June 12. For more Patch Information, refer to: link.

Workaround: Do not use newline added by Shift+Enter. Instead, use Enter to create a new paragraph.

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For More information on the limitation and known issues of the Rich Text Editor, please see the KBA below.

3602342 - Updated and Standardized Rich Text Editor in Recruiting - Recruiting Management

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