NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family CM
CM-1Policy and Procedures
Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, cm-1_prm_1 }}: {{ insert: param, cm-01_odp.03 }} configuration management policy that: Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the configuration management policy and the associated configuration management controls; Designate an {{ insert: param, cm-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the configuration management policy and procedures; and Review and update the current configuration management: Policy {{ insert: param, cm-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, cm-01_odp.06 }} ; and Procedures {{ insert: param, cm-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, cm-01_odp.08 }}.
Last updated: 22 August 2026 07:11 UTC
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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-284 | Improper Access Control | 6,900+ | Defines roles, responsibilities, and access rules for configuration management activities, making improper access to configuration resources harder to exploit. |
CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | 1,900+ | Procedures specify correct permission assignments for critical configuration files and resources as part of baseline and change management. |
CWE-276 | Incorrect Default Permissions | 1,800+ | Establishes requirements for appropriate default permissions on system resources as part of configuration management. |
CWE-1188 | Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default | 300+ | Requires documented secure initialization practices and avoidance of insecure defaults in configuration baselines. |
CWE-1392 | Use of Default Credentials | 100+ | Mandates replacement of default credentials during secure configuration and provisioning procedures. |
CWE-15 | External Control of System or Configuration Setting | 76 | The policy and procedures establish internal controls and change management for system configuration settings, reducing the feasibility of external unauthorized modifications. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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