Cyber Posture

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: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC

Implementations targeting this control (0)

ATT&CK techniques this control mitigates (342)

Weaknesses this control addresses (10)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-284Improper Access Control4,832Restrictive configuration settings implement and enforce proper access controls on system components.
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management2,907Managing and monitoring configuration settings supports proper privilege management and avoids improper assignments.
CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource1,824Documenting and enforcing configuration settings ensures correct permission assignments for critical resources.
CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions1,757Requiring the most restrictive settings instead of defaults prevents incorrect default permissions on resources.
CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information1,042Settings can enforce secure transmission protocols to prevent cleartext transmission of sensitive data.
CWE-312Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information915Configuration policies can mandate secure storage methods to avoid cleartext storage of sensitive information.
CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data552Settings can require encryption of sensitive data, preventing missing encryption weaknesses.
CWE-250Execution with Unnecessary Privileges305Configuration settings can mandate least-privilege execution, reducing unnecessary privileges.
CWE-521Weak Password Requirements303Configuration settings can define and enforce strong password requirements to avoid weak policies.
CWE-15External Control of System or Configuration Setting59Establishing, 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-2025-342912.68.80.1327good
CVE-2026-228692.09.80.0015good
CVE-2025-602622.09.80.0032good
CVE-2024-570612.09.80.0051good
CVE-2025-102942.09.80.0046good
CVE-2022-17362.09.80.0054good
CVE-2025-271542.09.80.0024good
CVE-2026-399202.09.80.0026good
CVE-2024-84872.09.80.0026good
CVE-2026-32072.09.80.0005good
CVE-2026-258942.09.80.0010good
CVE-2026-291282.010.00.0004good
CVE-2026-279412.09.90.0007good
CVE-2026-270022.09.80.0002good
CVE-2026-25772.010.00.0008good
CVE-2026-16992.010.00.0004good
CVE-2022-509352.09.80.0006good
CVE-2025-446582.09.80.0049good
CVE-2025-446552.09.80.0020good
CVE-2025-342072.09.80.0013good
CVE-2025-446542.09.80.0011good
CVE-2026-333341.99.60.0015good
CVE-2025-686691.99.60.0010good
CVE-2024-77601.99.60.0023good
CVE-2026-309241.99.60.0005good

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