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PS5 Recently Played List Shows Adult Games Due to PSN Data Glitch

Owen Carter 2 min read

PS5 consoles display adult games in the Recently Played list due to a PSN backend data glitch. Sony has cleared the section while investigating the vulnerability.

Sony PlayStation 5
SONY PLAYSTATON

consoles are showing adult games in the Recently Played list even when users have not downloaded or owned those titles. This unexpected behavior has raised serious questions about the integrity of the PlayStation Network backend. The glitch suggests a potential data vulnerability rather than a simple user error or account compromise.

Sony removes entries from dashboard while investigating backend data integrity exploit

The issue affects the standard PS5 console interface and its connection to Sony's online services. Users reported seeing explicit titles, such as Sex Store Simulator, appear on their dashboards without any prior interaction. The presence of these entries indicates that the console is pulling incorrect data from the server side.

Sony has temporarily cleared all entries from the Recently Played section across affected systems. This action serves as a stopgap measure while the company investigates the root cause of the data leak. Experts warn that the exploit could allow unauthorized parties to manipulate game library information on remote servers.

The vulnerability highlights a risk in how the PSN handles user profile data and game history synchronization. It does not appear to be a direct compromise of individual user accounts at this stage. The incident underscores the need for robust data validation on the backend infrastructure to prevent such displays.

Source: NotebookCheck