[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #25485: Why does esc_attr not double encode entities by default?

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#25485: Why does esc_attr not double encode entities by default?
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 Reporter:  smerriman     |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Formatting    |     Version:  3.6.1
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |
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Comment (by nacin):

 We've generally found that the benefits of esc_attr() not double-encoding
 entities far outweigh any potential side effects.

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