diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e33c355..5f4de2b 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "fec-pattern-library",
   "version": "0.1.0",
   "dependencies": {
-    "ajv": "^6.12.6",
+    "ajv": "^8.18.0",
     "a11y-dialog": "2.3.1",
     "aria-accordion": "^0.1.1",
     "jquery": "^3.6.3",