Yes, moderators could modify certain fields on user's profile. This is useful, for example when there's a user who put offensive or objectionable content on their avatar or signature.
[quote=eehjhay]oh my gulay! yes we can!

is this safe? i mean if someone use the moderator's account, they can edit those infos

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That's why you should never let someone else to use your account.