NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family CP
CP-5Contingency Plan Update
Contingency Plan Update
Last updated: 20 August 2026 13:14 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (5)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-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | 3,800+ | Updated contingency plans include current procedures to detect, contain, and recover from resource exhaustion, limiting an attacker's ability to sustain impact from uncontrolled consumption. |
CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | 2,400+ | Contingency plan updates ensure recovery strategies address unbounded resource allocation, making it harder for attackers to exploit lack of throttling to cause prolonged outages. |
CWE-404 | Improper Resource Shutdown or Release | 800+ | Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios. |
CWE-755 | Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions | 600+ | An updated contingency plan defines current actions for exceptional conditions, reducing the window for attackers to exploit improper handling leading to system failure. |
CWE-703 | Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions | 100+ | Regular updates keep contingency procedures aligned with system changes, providing structured handling for exceptional conditions that would otherwise allow unmitigated exploitation. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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