diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index d146341..f7796f6 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -20,3 +20,4 @@ matplotlib>=3.5.1    # Visualization library for DID and credential graphics
 pillow>=10.3.0        # Python Imaging Library for enhanced visuals
 fonttools>=4.43.0 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability
 numpy>=1.22.2 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability
+starlette>=0.49.1 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability