PS5 Jailbreak with Y2JB Exploit – Firmware 4.03 to 12.00 (Coming Soon).

Y2JB PS5 Jailbreak – Exploit for Firmware 4.03–12.00 (Coming Soon)

The PlayStation 5 jailbreak scene is buzzing with excitement again. Developer Gezine has revealed progress on a new exploit called Y2JB, designed for PS5 firmware 4.03 through 12.00. While it’s still in development and not yet available for public use, Y2JB could be the biggest breakthrough for PS5 hacking since the console’s launch.

What Makes Y2JB Different?

Most PS5 exploits so far relied on Blu-ray disc flaws or WebKit vulnerabilities, but Y2JB takes a fresh approach. It targets the YouTube app package (PKG), which is preinstalled or easily downloadable on almost every retail PS5 system.

  • The exploit uses a brief two-second window when the YouTube app launches to execute custom HTML.
  • This short window is enough to trigger memory corruption and eventually enable code execution.

Gezine credited @aves for proving the YouTube PKG could run on retail PS5 units, paving the way for this exploit.

Backup Restore Injection – A Game Changer

One of the most exciting parts of Y2JB is its installation method. Instead of requiring complex sideloading or extra hardware, the jailbreak may be deployed through the PS5’s backup restore feature.

This means:

  • Users could simply restore a backup file containing the YouTube PKG + exploit.
  • No Blu-ray drive, USB tricks, or external tools needed.
  • A much simpler jailbreak process for all users.

Not Released Yet – Beware of Scams

It’s important to note:

  • Y2JB has not been released publicly.
  • No files, payloads, or downloads are available yet.
  • Any site claiming to offer Y2JB right now is fake or a scam.

The exploit is still in development and will only be released by trusted developers in the PS5 scene.

Why Y2JB Matters for PS5 Digital Edition

For owners of the PS5 Digital Edition, jailbreak options have always been limited due to the lack of a Blu-ray drive. Since Y2JB uses apps and backup restore, it could finally bring a working jailbreak path to these consoles — even on higher firmware versions up to 12.00.

Media apps like YouTube often contain lightweight, less-protected browsers, making them a perfect attack surface for exploits like Y2JB.

The Bigger Picture in the PS5 Hacking Scene

Y2JB’s progress comes at a time when PS5 and PS4 hacking is rapidly evolving:

  • Sony recently released firmware 12.02 (PS5) and 13.02 (PS4) to patch security flaws.
  • A $10,000 HackerOne bounty was awarded, likely linked to a kernel exploit.
  • Developers like LightningMods and Chameleon are working on GoldHEN and etaHEN updates, hinting at homebrew support.
  • Research into fake PKGs (FPKGs) for unsigned games is also underway.

This shows how active the community is — and why Y2JB could become the next major stepping stone.

Sony’s Response & The Golden Rule

Sony is quick to patch exploits, as seen with the fast release of firmware 12.02. If you’re interested in jailbreaking your PS5:

👉 Stay on firmware 12.00 or lower.
Updating to 12.02 or beyond may permanently block access to Y2JB once it’s released.

Conclusion

The Y2JB PS5 jailbreak exploit could be the most significant breakthrough since the PlayStation 5 launched. By targeting the YouTube app and using backup restore injection, it opens the door for both standard and Digital Edition consoles on firmware 4.03–12.00.

For now, Y2JB is still in development and not publicly available. But the progress shared by Gezine has given the PS5 community new hope — a jailbreak for modern firmware might be closer than ever.