Saving instructions for check method shows HTML in textarea after save

[derekashauer]

Describe the bug
After saving the instructions for the check payment method the textarea includes HTML code within it

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Edit the Check gateway
2. Enter text for the Instructions field and, save
3. See HTML in textarea

Screenshots
https://share.cleanshot.com/BQrP5TRB

Expected behavior
No HTML code showing, just the text exactly as it was entered. Render the info for the instructions into HTML during display/email send not when saving to the database.

Isolating the problem (mark completed items with an [x]):

• I have deactivated other plugins and confirmed this bug occurs when only Paid Memberships Pro plugin is active.
• This bug happens with a default WordPress theme active, or Memberlite.
• I can reproduce this bug consistently using the steps above.

WordPress Environment
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wp-core

version: 6.7.2
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name: Memberlite (memberlite)
version: 5.2.1
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theme_path: /Users/derekashauer/Dropbox/pmpro/pmpro.local/app/public/wp-content/themes/memberlite
auto_update: Disabled

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Twenty Seventeen: version: 3.8, author: the WordPress team, Auto-updates disabled
Twenty Twenty-Five: version: 1.0, author: the WordPress team (latest version: 1.1), Auto-updates disabled
Twenty Twenty-Four: version: 1.3, author: the WordPress team, Auto-updates disabled
Twenty Twenty-Three: version: 1.6, author: the WordPress team, Auto-updates disabled
Twenty Twenty-Two: version: 1.9, author: the WordPress team, Auto-updates disabled

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Paid Memberships Pro: version: 3.4, author: Paid Memberships Pro, Auto-updates enabled

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pmpro

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pmpro_cron_delete_tmp (2025-02-12 10:30:00) |
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pmpro-gateway: Check (Pay by Check) [check]
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