NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family AU
AU-13Monitoring for Information Disclosure
Monitor {{ insert: param, au-13_odp.01 }} {{ insert: param, au-13_odp.02 }} for evidence of unauthorized disclosure of organizational information; and If an information disclosure is discovered: Notify {{ insert: param, au-13_odp.03 }} ; and Take the following additional actions: {{ insert: param, au-13_odp.04 }}.
Last updated: 21 August 2026 22:22 UTC
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ATT&CK techniques this control mitigates (0)
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Weaknesses this control addresses (6)AI-assisted
CWEs ranked by how often they appear in real CVEs. The rationale describes how this control reduces exploitability of each weakness class.
| CWE | Name | CVEs | Why this control addresses it |
|---|---|---|---|
CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | 11,000+ | Monitoring directly detects unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, enabling response to exposures. |
CWE-532 | Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File | 1,400+ | Identifies insertion of sensitive data into logs, allowing detection of unauthorized disclosure. |
CWE-209 | Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information | 600+ | Detects error messages that leak sensitive information as evidence of disclosure. |
CWE-538 | Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory | 98 | Monitors for sensitive information placed in externally accessible files or directories. |
CWE-548 | Exposure of Information Through Directory Listing | 58 | Detects information exposure through directory listings as unauthorized disclosure. |
CWE-1230 | Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata | 26 | Identifies sensitive information exposed via metadata during disclosure monitoring. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No CVEs annotated to this control yet — the per-CVE backfill is in progress. | ||||