F5 ASM utilizes multiple layers of defense to protect your digital assets: Decode Querystring before ASM inspection - DevCentral

If a vulnerability is discovered in the web application (e.g., a specific version of WordPress has a critical RCE flaw), fixing the code may take weeks. With ASM, an administrator can create a specific signature or policy rule to block traffic targeting that exact vulnerability. The vulnerability remains in the code, but the attack vector is sealed at the network edge.