I have the exact same problem, but with 802.1x authentication. I've included a part of a screenshot as illustration. Only viable solution is to log out and back in..
** Attachment added: "Screenshot of bug" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/network-manager-applet/+bug/1063358/+attachment/4064831/+files/AuthenticationDialog.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1063358 Title: Wireless authentication required dialog opens multiple times To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/network-manager-applet/+bug/1063358/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs