Nintendo identifies Switch exploit in which bad actor could run code or obtain information stored on the console
According to Nintendo, a bad actor must directly scan the QR code displayed on the Switch console screen (or the TV screen) when using the Send to Smartphone feature in the Album or when using a kart to play Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
If the QR code is not scanned, you’ll be fine. If the code is scanned, it’s possible for someone to run unauthorized code on your Nintendo Switch console or obtain information stored on the system.
According to Nintendo, Switch units are impacted that are on firmware earlier than version 23.0.0. We also have confirmation that the vulnerability cannot be exploited to obtain console information on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Is this a path to a Homebrew switch via QR? That would be big. I've got a Switch 2 but I'd love to be able to install game mods on my old base-model Switch.
Do you not have a hackable build? It was pretty easy to do with the jig.
I think I do have a hackable one, I bought it at launch. Might see about doing this sometime soon now that I've got the Switch 2
It's great for playing the DS, especially with a little adapter to hold the screen vertically!