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Prolapse PS5 Jailbreak Exploit Fails on Firmware 14.00 and 14.10

Prolapse PS5 Jailbreak Exploit Fails on Firmware 14.00 and 14.10

First seen 4 Nov 2026, 23:19 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •November 4, 2026 at 23:20 UTC
  • •The Prolapse exploit is ineffective against PS5 firmware 14.00 and 14.10.
  • •Jose Coixao, the exploit's author, confirmed no memory corruption occurs.
  • •Sony has patched vulnerabilities with firmware updates, limiting jailbreak options.

The Prolapse PS5 jailbreak exploit, which emerged as a potential solution for firmware 14.00 and 14.10, has been deemed ineffective after testing by its author, Jose Coixao. The exploit targets the aio_multi_delete function in memory management but does not cause memory corruption on the console. As a result, Coixao doubts its ability to bypass the security protocols of the recent firmware versions. Although several alternatives are under development, Sony has temporarily secured its systems with the release of firmware 14.20 and the latest 14.22 on November 2, which includes additional security fixes. Homebrew enthusiasts remain limited to firmware 13.60, as newer titles like GTA 6 may require even more recent software to operate. The ongoing cat-and-mouse game between developers and Sony continues, with some developers still exploring jailbreak possibilities.

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Timeline

2026-10-31
Prolapse exploit announced
The Prolapse PS5 jailbreak exploit was introduced as a potential solution for firmware 14.00 and 14.10.
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2026-11-02
Firmware 14.22 released
Sony released firmware 14.22, which included additional security fixes against exploits.
Mezha
2026-11-04
Prolapse exploit declared ineffective
Jose Coixao updated that the Prolapse exploit does not cause memory corruption, limiting its effectiveness.
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Common questions

What firmware versions are affected?
The Prolapse exploit was intended for PS5 firmware 14.00 and 14.10 but is now ineffective.
Is the Prolapse exploit currently being exploited?
No, the exploit has been confirmed ineffective and does not cause memory corruption.
What should developers do now?
Developers should explore alternative jailbreak methods or continue using firmware 13.60 for homebrew applications.