https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=447397
Bug ID: 447397
Summary: NetworkManager applet: password* field looses focus
when moving away the mouse (*WLAN/WiFi/wireless)
Product: plasma-nm
Version: 5.23.4
Platform: Neon Packages
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: applet
Assignee: jgrul...@redhat.com
Reporter: kolafl...@kolahilft.de
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
When entering a WLAN (WiFi/wireless network) password via the NetworkManager
applet, the password field looses focus if the cursor is being moved away over
another WLAN entry. (no click is needed)
Further, if you don't notice the loss of focus and finally hit enter (usually
after typing the password), the password field of the other WLAN entry will be
opened and become active. You might even start entering the password again and
send it to the other WLAN ap if you only notice the wrong WLAN name in the
password error dialog.
(I guess this might even be a minor SECURITY issue for older WLAN encryption
standards, sending the password to the ap)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This easily happens when resting your palm on a notebook touchpad, pushing your
mouse with your elbow, ...
Another reason could be if the list of WLAN networks is changing due to other
WLANs coming into range. But I guess this might not happen at least since bug
389052 has been fixed.
Most text fields in ui's don't loose focus if the mouse is being moved away.
The password fields in the plasma-nm widget should also behave this way!
As a technical person I usually notice this. But I've seen non technical people
running into this trap multiple times. Often they don't realise the problem
before multiple tries, wondering why their WLAN password isn't accepted.
This "mouse over focus loss" behaviour might also affect other text/password
fields. See related bugs below (bug 429713 for example).
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open plasma-nm applet while multiple WLANs are in range.
2. Start to enter the first characters of the password.
3. Move away the mouse pointer WITHOUT clicking (just move the mouse).
4. Continue to enter the password and finally hit enter.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: neon-testing-20211130-1820
KDE Plasma Version: 5.23.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.89.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Also happens with Plasma-5.20.x in Debian-11 (Bullseye).
(MAYBE) RELATED BUGS
bug 429713
After connecting to a wifi via Network manager widget, a system dialogue pops
up to ask for an unspecified password | Redundant (twice password) and a tad
confusing (not specified in the dialogue *which* password (wifi or admin?))
bug 415130
Lock and login screens: entering incorrect password or moving focus away breaks
using return/enter key to submit password
bug 389052
Desired connections run away just before clicking the "connect" button or
entering password
bug 381148
[Openconnect] Plasma-nm NetworkManager OpenConnect VPN: focus on password field
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