NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family PS
PS-2Position Risk Designation
Assign a risk designation to all organizational positions; Establish screening criteria for individuals filling those positions; and Review and update position risk designations {{ insert: param, ps-02_odp }}.
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+ | Screening criteria tied to position sensitivity limit the set of individuals who can be granted access, shrinking the attack surface for improper access control weaknesses. |
CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | 3,400+ | Periodic review of position risk levels forces re-evaluation of privilege assignments and prevents drift toward excessive rights for individuals. |
CWE-798 | Use of Hard-coded Credentials | 2,000+ | Vetting individuals before they occupy roles that touch credentials or secrets reduces the likelihood of hard-coded credentials being introduced or abused. |
CWE-250 | Execution with Unnecessary Privileges | 300+ | Risk designation and screening for elevated positions directly reduces the chance that unvetted personnel receive or retain unnecessary privileges. |
CWE-506 | Embedded Malicious Code | 99 | Background screening for development or deployment roles makes intentional insertion of malicious code by insiders materially harder to accomplish. |
CWE-912 | Hidden Functionality | 87 | Screening high-risk technical positions lowers the probability that hidden functionality or backdoors will be added by authorized personnel. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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