All PS4 bugs, entry points, exploits and general interesting discoveries over the lifespan of the console in chronological order as they happened. The timeline will be updated as soon as there's a new milestone!
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December 2019
WebKit Exploit Implemented by Fire30
Developer Fire30 released a WebKit exploit based on vulnerability CVE-2018-4386 compatible with any system on firmware 6.XX. The vulnerability was patched in firmware 7.00.
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March 2019
WebKit Exploit Implemented by SpecterDev
WebKit exploit CVE-2018-4441 was implemented by SpecterDev. Originally discovered by lokihardt from Google Project Zero, and patched in firmware 6.50.
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November 2018
Kernel Implementation for 4.74 Released
Developers SpecterDev and CelesteBlue released a kernel exploit implementation for firmware 4.74.
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May 2018
Kernel Implementation for 5.05 Released
Developer SpecterDev releases his kernel exploit implementation for firmware 5.05 to the public, and releases his writeup of the exploit with it. Original exploit found by developer qwertyuiop.
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May 2018
Project Mira: The Homebrew Platform Released
Project Mira by OpenOrbis has been released to the public. Mira enables the use of custom firmware features, but is not a permanent modification.
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March 2018
WebKit Exploit For Firmware 5.01 Released
ALEXZZZ9 released a WebKit exploit based on vulnerability CVE-2017-7005, also used by the PegaSwitch project. qwertyoruiop has rewritten the exploit to increase stability. The exploit is compatible with firmware 5.50.
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February 2018
Full Exploit For Firmware 4.55 Released
qwertyoruiop, SpecterDev and flatz released a full WebKit + kernel exploit implementation for firmware 4.55.
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January 2018
PS4 Homebrew Enabler Released
Developer wildcard released a payload called PS4HEN which enables homebrew (and piracy as a side effect). This payload was created using flatz's writeup.
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December 2017
Kernel Implementation for 4.05 Released
Specter releases his kernel exploit implementation for firmware 4.05 to the public, and releases his writeup of the exploit. Utilizes qwertyuiop's WebKit exploit.
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December 2017
PKG Decryption Tool Released
Red-EyeX32 releases tool that allows full decryption of PKG files; contains the necessary keys in order for complete decryption. Keys can be found on the PSDevWiki.
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October 2017
Write Up for 4.05 Kernel Exploit Released
fail0verflow presents a detailed write up on the kernel exploitation that was used for 4.05 systems; utilised also by Chaitin Tech and potentially many more. Exploit patched in 4.06.
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October 2017
Firmware 5.00 Fully Exploited
qwertyuiop succeeds in fully exploiting 5.00 after tweeting a picture of a confirmation of a WebKit exploit. Kernel code execution achieved.
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October 2017
First Video Showcase of a Jailbroken 4.55 PS4 System
flat z demonstrates the ability to install custom PKG files on the PS4 system running using package manager in debug settings. Utililses qwertyuiop's exploit.
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October 2017
First Homebrew Displaying Information About PS4 System
Video shows PSID/IDPS and process viewer. Credits to ZeraTron, psxdev and TheoryWrong.
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September 2017
Method of Running Backup Games Achieved
zecoxao releases a tutorial on running backup games for 1.76 systems.
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July 2017
MTX Key Developed from Stolen Designs
The MTX key is a modchip enabling the playing of backup games via unlimited game sharing for firmware 4.72. Allegedly, the designs for the chip were stolen from Freeplex and the vulnerabilities were known to the community for some time. The modchip was patched in 4.73, after exposure, giving it an active life of only a few weeks.
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April 2017
Firmware 4.55 Fully Exploited
Achieved by qwertyuiop. He mentions a possible release when patched. Has commented that the ideal would be to keep one set of exploits for private research.
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April 2017
Claim of New Kernel Exploit
qwertyuiop has 0day exploit that works on 4.50.
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March 2017
WebKit Exploit Released for Firmwares 4.0X
Developed by qwertyuiop. Can be found at rce.party/ps4/. Apparently patched in 4.50.
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December 2016
Fail0verflow Run Steam on 4.05 PS4 System
Achieved via the running of Linux. No plan to release exploit.
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December 2016
Chaitin Tech Showcase
Firmware 4.01 jailbreak presented at Geekpwn. First time a full exploit has been shown publically since firmware 1.76. No release.
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August 2016
HENkaku Exploit Ported to PS4
The exploit developed for PS Vita systems was ported by Fire30 to exploit the WebKit on 3.55 firmware.
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April 2016
kR105 Discloses dlclose Exploit
Further, kR105 integrates support for booting Linux from PS4-Playground tools for 1.76 systems.
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December 2015
Fail0verflow Demonstrate PS4 Running Linux
Files are provided to run Linux on PS4 systems. No disclosure of what system firmware was being run; speculation suggests 1.76.
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April 2015
Brazil 'Jailbreak' Surfaces
A method was developed that allowed the copying of PS4 game licenses enabling the ability to play backup games. cfwprophet claims that this method will brick systems running firmware 2.51.
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October 2014
First Entry Point Made Public
Developers nas and proxima extended Vita WebKit exploit to work on PS4s with firmware 1.76.