diff --git a/utils/tests/release/package.json b/utils/tests/release/package.json
index de35091..b6a99ae 100644
--- a/utils/tests/release/package.json
+++ b/utils/tests/release/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "version": "1.0.0",
   "description": "Test QApe prereleased version against local server",
   "devDependencies": {
-    "express": "4.17.1",
+    "express": "4.19.2",
     "qape": "*"
   }
 }