A quick update has been released for esp-ps5-payload-sender , the ESP8266 -based web server implementation designed to host exploits for the PlayStation 5 console .

The server uses the ESP8266 module to create a Wi-Fi access point (AP) that the PlayStation 5 can use to access a page via the “User Guide” in the console settings.

This allows WebKit-based exploits to be executed to gain unauthorized access to the system (jailbreak).

If you have the ESP Host FPKG application installed on your console , you can directly access the web page hosted by the device and from there send commands to upload the payloads.

One of the most used, kstuff-toggle , allows for example to enable or disable homebrew functions or the execution of unsigned code. This new version however only updates etaHEN to version 2.2b.

Characteristics

Wi-Fi and DNS : The ESP8266 creates a Wi-Fi access point (by default “PS5_WEB_AP” with password “password”) and can act as a fake DNS server to redirect PS5 requests (such as those to manuals.playstation.net) to the local server.
Exploits : Supports PS5 exploits, such as those based on work by idlesauce or TheFlow, for vulnerable firmwares (e.g. 3.xx-4.xx).
Setup : Includes an administration page accessible athttp://10.1.1.1/admin.htmlto change settings such as the Wi-Fi SSID and password.
Offline Mode : Can be configured to work offline, storing exploits in the ESP8266’s PROGMEM or SPIFFS memory, allowing jailbreaking without an internet connection after initial setup.

Requirements

An ESP8266 device with at least 4MB of flash memory.
A binary file (for example, esp8266-nopayloads-nocache.binor esp8266-ps5-exploit-server-v1.xx.bin) to flash onto the device.
For HTTPS support, you need to provide a valid TLS certificate and private key.

Usage

Flash the firmware on the ESP8266 using NodeMCU PyFlasher (Windows, macOS) or esptool (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Connect the PS5 to the ESP8266’s Wi-Fi.
Go to the User Guide in your PS5 settings to load the exploit page.
After jailbreaking, you can install packages like ESP Host FPKG to simplify future access.

Warnings

Exploits are mainly intended for developers and researchers, as they have limitations and unguaranteed stability (about 80% according to similar sources).
Compatible PS5 firmware (e.g. ≤4.51) is required.
Cache issues in the User Guide may require the use of payloads such as webkit-cache-remover to avoid conflicts with older versions of the exploit.