diff --git a/backend/package-lock.json b/backend/package-lock.json
index 33f19a26d..3e9e31988 100644
--- a/backend/package-lock.json
+++ b/backend/package-lock.json
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diff --git a/backend/package.json b/backend/package.json
index bdce50902..0c1d3cc4a 100644
--- a/backend/package.json
+++ b/backend/package.json
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
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     "@types/node": "^18.15.3",
-    "axios": "~1.5.0",
+    "axios": "~1.6.1",
     "bitcoinjs-lib": "~6.1.3",
     "crypto-js": "~4.2.0",
     "express": "~4.18.2",