NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family PE
PE-12Emergency Lighting
Employ and maintain automatic emergency lighting for the system that activates in the event of a power outage or disruption and that covers emergency exits and evacuation routes within the facility.
Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC
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Weaknesses this control addresses (1)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-1263 | Improper Physical Access Control | 13 | Automatic emergency lighting ensures visibility on exits and evacuation routes during power outages, reducing an attacker's ability to exploit improper physical access controls by using darkness to navigate or access restricted areas. |
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