[JENKINS-71567] Fix param name including & are not recognized

[Wadeck]

https://issues.jenkins.io/browse/JENKINS-71567
Encode the "param" value, otherwise name containing url special character can create issues.

Testing done

Manually tested with a parameter containing "&" and one without (to ensure non-regressions).

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[basil]

Released in 0.9.19.