Security Resilience

NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family CM

CM-6Configuration Settings

Establish and document configuration settings for components employed within the system that reflect the most restrictive mode consistent with operational requirements using {{ insert: param, cm-06_odp.01 }}; Implement the configuration settings; Identify, document, and approve any deviations from established configuration settings for {{ insert: param, cm-06_odp.02 }} based on {{ insert: param, cm-06_odp.03 }} ; and Monitor and control changes to the configuration settings in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Last updated: 16 October 2026 07:24 UTC

Cumulative inbound coverage

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Collective: mostly · 1 mapping(s) from 1 framework(s): OWASP-Web 1 (mostly)

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ATT&CK techniques this control mitigates (342)

Weaknesses this control addresses (10)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-284Improper Access Control8,100+Restrictive configuration settings implement and enforce proper access controls on system components.
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management4,000+Managing and monitoring configuration settings supports proper privilege management and avoids improper assignments.
CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource2,000+Documenting and enforcing configuration settings ensures correct permission assignments for critical resources.
CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions1,800+Requiring the most restrictive settings instead of defaults prevents incorrect default permissions on resources.
CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information1,100+Settings can enforce secure transmission protocols to prevent cleartext transmission of sensitive data.
CWE-312Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information1,000+Configuration policies can mandate secure storage methods to avoid cleartext storage of sensitive information.
CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data500+Settings can require encryption of sensitive data, preventing missing encryption weaknesses.
CWE-250Execution with Unnecessary Privileges300+Configuration settings can mandate least-privilege execution, reducing unnecessary privileges.
CWE-521Weak Password Requirements300+Configuration settings can define and enforce strong password requirements to avoid weak policies.
CWE-15External Control of System or Configuration Setting92Establishing, implementing, approving deviations from, and monitoring configuration settings directly prevents external or unauthorized control of system settings.

Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation

CVE Risk CVSS EPSS Match
CVE-2024-34102 KEV 9.99.80.9999good
CVE-2025-2775 KEV 9.39.30.4261good
CVE-2025-2776 KEV 9.39.30.6473good
CVE-2025-2777 9.29.30.7266good
CVE-2025-58360 KEV 8.98.20.6052good
CVE-2025-66516 8.98.40.8898good
CVE-2023-44412 8.88.20.8231good
CVE-2025-54254 8.88.60.7746good
CVE-2024-22024 8.68.30.9472good
CVE-2024-386538.57.50.9198good
CVE-2024-37397 8.58.20.5926good
CVE-2024-53675 8.37.30.8363good
CVE-2025-54988 8.38.40.4852good
CVE-2025-68493 8.18.10.4585good
CVE-2024-12856 8.07.20.8412good
CVE-2026-263417.89.80.0276good
CVE-2024-51132 7.79.80.0190good
CVE-2024-53674 7.77.30.4667good
CVE-2026-584537.79.80.0190good
CVE-2026-82456 7.710.00.0173good
CVE-2023-26999 7.59.80.0106good
CVE-2024-23054 7.59.80.0127good
CVE-2024-6893 7.57.50.3292good
CVE-2024-511367.59.80.0120good
CVE-2021-39027.59.80.0095good

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