diff --git a/code/addons/test/src/utils.ts b/code/addons/test/src/utils.ts
index d80d9f4cdbe..6139bd73860 100644
--- a/code/addons/test/src/utils.ts
+++ b/code/addons/test/src/utils.ts
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ export function isJestError(error: unknown) {
 
 export function createAnsiToHtmlFilter(theme: StorybookTheme) {
   return new Filter({
+    escapeXML: true,
     fg: theme.color.defaultText,
     bg: theme.background.content,
   });