diff --git a/.github/workflows/dependencies.yml b/.github/workflows/dependencies.yml
index 6c7387089..b4a17912b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/dependencies.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/dependencies.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@ on:
   schedule:
     - cron: "0 6 * * 0"
 
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
 jobs:
   check:
     name: Check for updates