The Relapse Exploit software hack has appeared in Sony’s home console ecosystem, covering the standard PS5 and Pro versions, with software versions 7.00 to 13.60. A combination of flaws in WebKit core and the browser opens the door to bypassing official digital content authentication checks.
The productivity of hacking engineers has been significantly improved: the process of intercepting system processes now takes less than 10 seconds, instead of the previous 50-minute wait. Users have the opportunity to examine device memory, run third-party modifications and game dumps. However, this method is useless for console owners who have the latest security updates.