NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family MP
MP-4Media Storage
Physically control and securely store {{ insert: param, mp-4_prm_1 }} within {{ insert: param, mp-4_prm_2 }} ; and Protect system media types defined in MP-4a until the media are destroyed or sanitized using approved equipment, techniques, and procedures.
Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (2)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-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | 10,204 | Secure storage and protection of media until destruction or sanitization prevents unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information on the media. |
CWE-1263 | Improper Physical Access Control | 13 | Physically controlling and securely storing media directly implements proper physical access controls for system media. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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