diff --git a/backend/package.json b/backend/package.json
index 116f6e4..51582d5 100644
--- a/backend/package.json
+++ b/backend/package.json
@@ -14,6 +14,6 @@
   "dependencies": {
     "@stellar/stellar-sdk": "^13.1.0",
     "better-sqlite3": "^11.5.0",
-    "express": "^4.21.1"
+    "express": "^5.2.1"
   }
 }