NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family MA
MA-3Maintenance Tools
Approve, control, and monitor the use of system maintenance tools; and Review previously approved system maintenance tools {{ insert: param, ma-03_odp }}.
Last updated: 04 July 2026 00:28 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (3)AI
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 | 5,367 | Approving, controlling, and monitoring maintenance tool use directly enforces authorization and access restrictions over privileged maintenance functions. |
CWE-829 | Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere | 298 | Requiring approval and monitoring of maintenance tools prevents inclusion and execution of functionality obtained from untrusted sources. |
CWE-506 | Embedded Malicious Code | 85 | The approval and review process for maintenance tools can prevent introduction or continued use of tools containing embedded malicious code. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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