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Add Java Encoder, HTML Sanitizer and other projects

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Since Jan 21, 2026.

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Description

enhancement version-4.2.1

Describe what content should be added :

It would be good if these libraries had their own pages page :

OWASP Java Encoder
OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer
OWASP JSON Sanitizer
OWASP AntiSamy sanitizer

Context :

Section: 05-implementation/03-secure-libraries

Declaration:

Please make sure you have:

Context:

probably also need to edit docs/en/05-implementation/03-secure-libraries/01-esapi.md for reference to AntiSamy and JSON Sanitizer

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