Which XAMPP version are you using?
With XAMPP for Mac v1.7.2 there were some problems with the XAMPP security program. Most of them were fixed in the latest version: XAMPP for Mac v1.7.2a.
To start XAMPP security1. In the Terminal, type:
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sudo su
2. Type the password of your administrator account of the Mac (you don't see an inidication that your typing you're password).
You are now logged in as root. (I'm not sure what sh-3.2# exactly means, but I suppose it means something like shell version 3.2. Anyway, you are logged in as root now and you have all privileges.)
3. Type:
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/Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/xampp security
This will start the security program in the Terminal. You are asked a couple of questions and you are able to set some passwords (for example for MySQL).