NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family SC
SC-15Collaborative Computing Devices and Applications
Prohibit remote activation of collaborative computing devices and applications with the following exceptions: {{ insert: param, sc-15_odp }} ; and Provide an explicit indication of use to users physically present at the devices.
Last updated: 22 August 2026 07:11 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (8)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-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | 11,000+ | Prevents covert remote capture and exposure of audio/video streams to unauthorized actors. |
CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | 10,200+ | Eliminates missing authorization checks for activating devices that can capture sensitive information. |
CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | 6,900+ | Directly enforces access control by prohibiting unauthorized remote activation of cameras, mics, and similar devices. |
CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | 3,300+ | Treats remote activation of surveillance-capable devices as a critical function that must be disabled or authenticated. |
CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | 1,900+ | Forces correct permission settings on device resources so remote parties cannot activate them. |
CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | 1,500+ | Requires explicit authorization decisions before any remote activation of collaborative hardware or apps. |
CWE-359 | Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor | 200+ | Blocks unauthorized remote access that would expose private personal information via collaborative devices. |
CWE-356 | Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions | 32 | Mandates explicit user-visible indication, directly countering absence of warnings for device activation. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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