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NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family SA

SA-13Trustworthiness

Trustworthiness

Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC

Implementations targeting this control (0)

ATT&CK techniques this control mitigates (0)

Weaknesses this control addresses (7)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-798Use of Hard-coded Credentials1,955Reduces hard-coded credentials by requiring that trustworthiness evidence includes absence of embedded secrets that bypass normal authentication.
CWE-829Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere254Limits inclusion of functionality from untrusted sources through supply-chain and component trustworthiness evaluation before integration.
CWE-494Download of Code Without Integrity Check242Reduces exposure to code obtained without integrity verification by requiring assurance processes that confirm authenticity and absence of tampering.
CWE-506Embedded Malicious Code80Directly reduces risk of embedded malicious code by requiring verification that acquired or developed components perform only as specified without hidden malicious behavior.
CWE-912Hidden Functionality79Addresses hidden functionality by mandating evidence that the system or component contains no undocumented or unauthorized capabilities that could be exploited.
CWE-1104Use of Unmaintained Third Party Components19Makes use of unmaintained third-party components less likely by requiring ongoing trustworthiness assessment of dependencies and suppliers.
CWE-1242Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits14Discourages undocumented features or chicken bits by demanding transparency and verification that only intended, documented behavior is present.

Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation

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