diff --git a/backend/package.json b/backend/package.json
index 485649d..a007d67 100644
--- a/backend/package.json
+++ b/backend/package.json
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
         "crypto-js": "^4.0.0",
         "csurf": "^1.11.0",
         "discord.js": "^12.5.3",
-        "dotenv": "^10.0.0",
+        "dotenv": "^16.0.1",
         "express": "^4.17.1",
         "express-session": "^1.17.2",
         "moment": "^2.29.1",