diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 0098c13..cd1157b 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     "cloudant": "*",
     "consolidate": "0.11.x",
     "cors": "2.5.x",
-    "express": "3.20.x"
+    "express": "4.19.2"
   },
   "repository": {},
   "devDependencies": {