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Instagram Vulnerability Exposes Private Content to Unauthenticated Users

First seen 26 Jan 2026, 17:54 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A server-side vulnerability in Instagram allowed unauthenticated access to private posts, including photos and captions, without requiring a login or follower relationship. This issue was disclosed by security researcher Jatin Banga and was reportedly patched silently by Meta in October 2025.

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