cyberstrikeus RA-5(2) Update Vulnerabilities to Be Scanned
Enhancement of: RA-5
High-Level Description
Family: Risk Assessment (RA) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Due to the complexity of modern software, systems, and other factors, new vulnerabilities are discovered on a regular basis. It is important that newly discovered vulnerabilities are added to the list of vulnerabilities to be scanned to ensure that the organization can take steps to mitigate those vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
What to Check
- Verify RA-5(2) Update Vulnerabilities to Be Scanned is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for RA-5(2)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control RA-5
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for RA-5(2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Update the system vulnerabilities to be scanned [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Due to the complexity of modern software, systems, and other factors, new vulnerabilities are discovered on a regular basis. It is important that newly discovered vulnerabilities are added to the list of vulnerabilities to be scanned to ensure that the organization can take steps to mitigate those vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| RA-5(2) Update Vulnerabilities to Be Scanned not implemented | Medium | Risk Assessment |
| RA-5(2) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Risk Assessment |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - RA-5(2)
- 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 (SI-5) reviewed