diff --git a/examples/create-proposal/package.json b/examples/create-proposal/package.json
index 365a69f5..eb4276f2 100644
--- a/examples/create-proposal/package.json
+++ b/examples/create-proposal/package.json
@@ -10,6 +10,6 @@
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@openzeppelin/defender-sdk": "1.15.0",
-    "dotenv": "^16.3.1"
+    "dotenv": "^17.2.3"
   }
 }