NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family MA
MA-1Policy and Procedures
Develop, document, and disseminate to {{ insert: param, ma-1_prm_1 }}: {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.03 }} maintenance policy that: Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the maintenance policy and the associated maintenance controls; Designate an {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.04 }} to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the maintenance policy and procedures; and Review and update the current maintenance: Policy {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.05 }} and following {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.06 }} ; and Procedures {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.07 }} and following {{ insert: param, ma-01_odp.08 }}.
Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 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-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | 476 | The policy and procedures ensure maintenance activities are planned and executed to keep protection mechanisms effective and prevent their degradation or failure. |
CWE-1104 | Use of Unmaintained Third Party Components | 19 | The maintenance policy requires regular updates and upkeep of systems and third-party components, directly reducing the presence of unmaintained software that attackers can exploit. |
CWE-657 | Violation of Secure Design Principles | 19 | Documenting, disseminating, and periodically reviewing maintenance policies and procedures enforces core secure design principles for system maintenance activities. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
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