InstagramPrivSniffer

DISCLAIMER

[!IMPORTANT]
Date reported: 29/06/2025
Meta replied: 01/07/2025
Tool created: 09/07/2025

I discovered an endpoint that allowed me viewing posts from a private Instagram account revealed via collaborating with public accounts. I reported this to Meta BBP related to privacy issue but after few days Meta confirmed that this is intended behavior based on Collaboration feature. Therefore, this is not a vulnerability

POC

[!CAUTION]
Created strictly for educational, research and digital investigation purposes. The developer is not responsible for any misuse.

For any legal concerns regarding this project, please contact me directly before taking any action (read "Issues Guide" of CONTRIBUTING.md).

FEATURE :

Can assist digital investigators (cyber units) to access private account posts which is revealed via collaborating with public account.
Download & view media

INSTALLATION :

Get the source code
- Clone the repository (recommended)
```
git clone https://github.com/obitouka/InstagramPrivSniffer.git
cd InstagramPrivSniffer
```
- Or download the ZIP archive and extract it.
Create a virtual environment

Linux / macOS
```
python3 -m venv .venv
```
Windows
```
python -m venv .venv
```
Activate the virtual environment

Linux / macOS
```
source .venv/bin/activate
```
Windows
```
.venv\Scripts\activate
```

Install dependencies

python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

USAGE :

View available commands

[!TIP] Navigate to the InstagramPrivSniffer root folder in a command line and run:
python main.py -h

How to use those commands

[!NOTE] You have my permission to test this command on my experimental private Insta account @keyloggerluvr as a proof that tool works.

Use this to access private account post links
python main.py -n keyloggerluvr
Or use this to download and view post
python main.py -d https://www.instagram.com/keyloggerluvr/p/DL47hX4olz8wRQXBQ4HAaEmba9x7nC9HCSm4M80

Example

FAQ

Why “No posts found” even when the account has posts?
Please refer issues14

CONTRIBUTING GUIDELINES :

Wish to contribute by adding a feature or by fixing a bug, please read the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines.

ISSUES GUIDELINES :

Want to ask a question, suggest a feature or report a bug, please read the "Issues Guide" of CONTRIBUTING.md for the guidlines.

LICENSE :

Licensed under the MIT License © 2025 obitouka.
You are free to use, modify, and distribute this project, provided that you give credit, include the original copyright and license notice.

README