cyberstrikeus CM-8(1) Updates During Installation and Removal
Enhancement of: CM-8
High-Level Description
Family: Configuration Management (CM) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizations can improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of system component inventories if the inventories are updated as part of component installations or removals or during general system updates. If inventories are not updated at these key times, there is a greater likelihood that the information will not be appropriately captured and documented. System updates include hardware, software, and firmware components.
What to Check
- Verify CM-8(1) Updates During Installation and Removal is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for CM-8(1)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control CM-8
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CM-8(1) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Check configuration baselines | cloud_audit_config |
| AWS CLI | Review Config rules | aws configservice describe-config-rules |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Update the inventory of system components as part of component installations, removals, and system updates.
Implementation Guidance
Organizations can improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of system component inventories if the inventories are updated as part of component installations or removals or during general system updates. If inventories are not updated at these key times, there is a greater likelihood that the information will not be appropriately captured and documented. System updates include hardware, software, and firmware components.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| CM-8(1) Updates During Installation and Removal not implemented | Medium | Configuration Management |
| CM-8(1) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Configuration Management |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-16 | Configuration |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - CM-8(1)
- NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5 (Assessment Procedures)
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Full Catalog
Checklist
- Control documented in SSP
- Implementation evidence collected
- Operating effectiveness validated
- Continuous monitoring in place
- Related controls (PM-16) reviewed