| name | CM-10_software-usage-restrictions |
| description | Use software and associated documentation in accordance with contract agreements and copyright laws; |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","cm-10","cm"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-16"] |
| chains_with | ["AC-17","AU-6","CM-7","CM-8","PM-30","SC-7"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {"AC-17":"Chain with AC-17 for comprehensive security coverage","AU-6":"Chain with AU-6 for comprehensive security coverage","CM-7":"Chain with CM-7 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
CM-10 Software Usage Restrictions
High-Level Description
Family: Configuration Management (CM)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Software license tracking can be accomplished by manual or automated methods, depending on organizational needs. Examples of contract agreements include software license agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for CM-10 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
Use software and associated documentation in accordance with contract agreements and copyright laws;
Track the use of software and associated documentation protected by quantity licenses to control copying and distribution; and
Control and document the use of peer-to-peer file sharing technology to ensure that this capability is not used for the unauthorized distribution, display, performance, or reproduction of copyrighted work.
Implementation Guidance
Software license tracking can be accomplished by manual or automated methods, depending on organizational needs. Examples of contract agreements include software license agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
