V-222651
SV-222651r961863_rule
CAT II
The changes to the application must be assessed for IA and accreditation impact prior to implementation.
From: Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide (V6R4)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>When changes are made to an application, either in the code or in the configuration of underlying components such as the OS or the web or application server, there is the potential for security vulnerabilities to be opened up on the system.
IA assessment of proposed changes is necessary to verify security integrity is maintained within the application.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Interview the application and system administrators and determine if changes to the application are assessed for IA impact prior to implementation.
Review the CCB process documentation to ensure potential changes to the application are evaluated to determine impact. An informal group may be tasked with impact assessment of upcoming version changes.
If IA impact analysis is not performed, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Review IA impact to the system prior to implementing changes.
CCI Reference
CCI-003173- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:09
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:09