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CM-07(07) Code Execution in Protected Environments

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.1.1+u4
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Title

Code Execution in Protected Environments

Control

Allow execution of binary or machine-executable code only in confined physical or virtual machine environments and with the explicit approval of [Assignment: personnel or roles] when such code is:
(a) Obtained from sources with limited or no warranty; and/or
(b) Without the provision of source code.

Discussion

Code execution in protected environments applies to all sources of binary or machine-executable code, including commercial software and firmware and open-source software.

Parameters

cm-07.07_odp: personnel or roles

Related controls

cm-10, sc-44

Assessment objective

CM-07(07) the execution of binary or machine-executable code is only allowed in confined physical or virtual machine environments;

STIG rules that implement this control 0

No followed STIG rule cites a CCI indexed to this control (CCI list 2026-07-14).