wizard Most scripts I have seen asks for admin password to access ACP. May be an extra layer of protection from cookies.
xyweasel Fastidious Generally, most forum software will require you enter your password again before letting you open the Admin Control Panel. It's a security feature in a similar vein to requiring your old password to change to a new one.
Toby Covered in #250. We'll eventually add a "sudo mode" which requires you to enter your password before using any admin functions.