#1147759 Network-manager app shows WIFI password without authentication

Package:
network-manager
Source:
network-manager
Description:
network management framework (daemon and userspace tools)
Submitter:
Cam e
Date:
2026-09-15 09:11:02 UTC
Severity:
normal
#1147759#5
Date:
2026-09-15 08:25:03 UTC
From:
To:
package:Network-manager
Debian 13.6,stable






When using NetworkManager app 1.36.0 to view the WIFI settings, it the show
password button is clicked on it will show the WIFI password without prompting
for an administrator password. This allows a person other than the administrator
that has local access to the workstation to view all wifi password.


Screen example enclosed.