The PS5 hacking scene just took a big leap forward

Key Points:

• The new Relapse exploit enables jailbreaking on any PS5 running firmware up to version 13.6, significantly expanding the range of consoles that can be modified compared to previous exploits limited to much older firmware.
• Relapse leverages a WebKit vulnerability in the PS5's web browser to gain kernel access and install an ELF loader, allowing more efficient execution of arbitrary code without the long system hangs seen in earlier jailbreak attempts.
• This exploit's compatibility with newer firmware versions is important because most PS5 games require the latest firmware for play, meaning users can now jailbreak consoles that support many recent titles and digital game backups.
• Jailbroken PS5s can run homebrew applications such as emulators and unofficial performance mods for PS4 games, although full Linux support remains limited to very old firmware versions (7.61 or earlier).
• The release of Relapse reduces the need for users to find older unupdated consoles, making jailbreaking more accessible to newcomers and expanding the potential user base for PS5 modifications.