Importing DOC with + in file name Confluence redirects to Page Not Found

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      Issue Summary

      When importing DOC or DOCX file with "+" (plus) symbol in the file name will result in a redirect to Page Not Found page

      Steps to Reproduce

      1. Create a *.doc or *.docx file with + in file name or download one attached here 
        test+document.docx
      2. Open a page in Confluence and click on *** > Advanced Details > Import Word Document
      3. Choose the earlier created *.doc or *.docx file and click Next
      4. Click Import

      Expected Results

      • Document imported as is or split by heading (depending on earlier choice)

      Actual Results

      • Document is imported and pages are created, but Confluence is redirected to Page Not Found like this:

      Workaround

      There are 2 workarounds:

      • Import will happen regardless of Page Not Found redirect, so the page can be found in the left navigation bar.
      • Removing special characters such as "+" from file names will prevent the wrong redirect

        1. test+document.docx
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          Baris Basar
        2. image-2022-05-20-16-43-25-660.png
          38 kB
          Baris Basar

            Assignee:
            Roman Toropov
            Reporter:
            Baris Basar (Inactive)
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