diff --git a/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json b/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json
index a9a60d82..3f03c93c 100644
--- a/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json
+++ b/examples/simulate-proposal/package.json
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@openzeppelin/defender-sdk": "1.15.0",
-    "dotenv": "^16.3.1",
+    "dotenv": "^17.2.3",
     "ethers": "^6.9.0"
   }
 }