diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yaml b/.github/workflows/backport.yaml
index d99ccd021..dfeb7260b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 name: Backport
 on:
-  pull_request_target:
+  pull_request:
     types:
       - closed
       - labeled