diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 208c725..0b3721a 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -2,3 +2,4 @@ grpcio
 numpy
 tensorflow
 vald-client-python
+setuptools>=78.1.1 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability