diff --git a/tools/challenge-editor/api/package.json b/tools/challenge-editor/api/package.json
index 377ddd606339c6..cccacd151774bc 100644
--- a/tools/challenge-editor/api/package.json
+++ b/tools/challenge-editor/api/package.json
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
   "license": "BSD-3-Clause",
   "dependencies": {
     "cors": "2.8.5",
-    "express": "4.18.2",
+    "express": "4.21.2",
     "gray-matter": "4.0.3",
     "ts-node": "10.9.1"
   },