The console shuts down when loading kstuff after an update
Medium risk~ ReportedWhat you see
- The exploit finishes, but the console shuts down when the updated kstuff payload loads.
What it means
Users report that on firmware 12.70, after updating to kstuff-lite 1.11, the exploit finishes but the console shuts down when the updated payload loads. This comes from a report on the kstuff-lite issue tracker. It is not confirmed for every console or firmware.
What to do
Compare your versions and logs with the report
The report is about firmware 12.70 with kstuff-lite 1.11. Write down the version of each part you are running and compare.
As a check, go back to your last working combination
As a check, try the last combination of versions that worked and is compatible with your firmware, changing only one part at a time.
When to stop
This is one report
The issue is closed. The report does not prove a problem in every 1.11 build or on every 12.70 console.
Sources
- kstuff-lite issue #81: panic and shutdown on 12.70 (Oct 31, 2026)
Last reviewed: Oct 31, 2026
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