The PlayStation Vita isn't the only system that has scene news today, as a user named qwertyoruiop has done something huge with the PlayStation 4. On official firmware 4.06 he managed to get Kernel access through an exploit. Established PS4 hacker "Cturt" also tweeted out the following:

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The web exploit is claimed to work on 4.xx firmwares, a huge advance compared to the previous exploited firmware, 1.76. There is no guarantee of a CFW or backup loader at this point in time, but it is still a huge breakthrough in the PS4 homebrew scene.

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[kingraa777]

so whats the best firmware to use im going to assume its 4.06 right ?

 

[Slattz]

im sure if you got kernel access. wouldnt it be easy to get webkit access. knowing that webkit is like swiss cheese, full of holes.

Yea, most likely, you could probably get an app that supposedly uses webkit (presumably browser or the psn service checker) and RE, looking for possible flaws. Hopefully this 4.06/4.07 hack will open the floodgates to ps4 hacks

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

But i don't have twitter.

 

[hobbledehoy899]

Better make a version of proper FreeBSD that can still run PS4 stuff.

 

[Zephir1991]

Gonna buy a PS4 Pro tomorrow. But I'm still updating it for the boost mode. Lets hope we will get something for 4.50. c:

 

[Eastonator12]

As soon as i update my ps4 this happens smh

Lmao same I hate myself right now I should never have let my brother play on my PS4

 

[Alkéryn]

Always as quick and well formated, you really are one of the best reporter of the website
are you doing vodoo magic or something because you are posting way too fast xD

 

[RemixDeluxe]

Hope this isnt a late April Fools joke

 

[LifeIsParadox]

Hope this isnt a late April Fools joke

https://twitter.com/qwertyoruiopz/status/848409109246480385

 

[RemixDeluxe]

https://twitter.com/qwertyoruiopz/status/848409109246480385

Another question. If this was patched out in the later firmware updates then why not have released this sooner?

 

[keven3477]

This is great news, but unfortunately for me my brother is a big online gamer and wont hesitate to update my ps4 as soon as the next update comes out without my consent.

 

[Bernhard]

it s good to see that this isnt an april fool ! makes me really happy to read this here

 

[Xzi]

There was a functional exploit as far back as 1.76 and still nobody has made a working CFW or backup loader? For shame.

 

[Bimmel]

There was a functional exploit as far back as 1.76 and still nobody has made a working CFW or backup loader? For shame.

Well, the number of people with a firmware that low was not worth it, it seems.

But now it's a different story. Exciting!

 

[Xenon Hacks]

Woks on 4.50 as well
https://twitter.com/qwertyoruiopz/status/848120824397799425

 

[DinohScene]

Am I glad I got a PS4 on 4.06 ;')

 

[marksteele]

sounds like it's prime time to buy a ps4 if you wanna get an exploitable one

 

[Viri]

Heh, so how come PS4 is getting all these hacks before we ever get another PS3 hack? PS3 hack is like doomed at 3.55.

 

[Xenon Hacks]

Heh, so how come PS4 is getting all these hacks before we ever get another PS3 hack? PS3 hack is like doomed at 3.55.

Consoles are more PC like I suppose, maybe that's the reason.

 

[DeslotlCL]

Gonna buy a PS4 Pro tomorrow. But I'm still updating it for the boost mode. Lets hope we will get something for 4.50. c:

The kernel exploit works on 4.50 so get it quickly before sony sends another update.