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  1. Jira Data Center
  2. JRASERVER-42949

"Invalid filename" Warning for Attachments Refers to Characters That Are Not in the Filename

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    Description

      NOTE: This bug report is for JIRA Server. Using JIRA Cloud? See the corresponding bug report.

      Summary

      When warning users about restricted characters in an attachment filename, JIRA refers to characters that aren't actually in the name.

      Steps to Reproduce

      (example)

      1. Create an issue.
      2. Attempt to attach a file with name "test/test.txt"

      Expected Results

      An error message warning about / being a restricted character is displayed.

      Actual Results

      In the error message, the restricted character is replaced with a colon:

      Workaround

      Regardless of the content of the error message, remove all restricted characters (as listed in the documentation - Attaching a File): '\', '/','\"', '%', ':', '$', '?', '*' from the filename.

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          is duplicated by

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRASERVER-31860 "Invalid filename" warning lists a character that's not in my filename

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRASERVER-43361 Unable to Upload Attachments with "/" or "\" in the file name.

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Closed
          relates to

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRACLOUD-42949 "Invalid filename" Warning for Attachments Refers to Characters That Are Not in the Filename

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Closed

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JRASERVER-43020 Attachment with multiple "." can not be opened

          • Low - Low priority issues
          • Closed

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