diff --git a/.github/workflows/fossa.yml b/.github/workflows/fossa.yml
index 56cb3faa7..c1432fa05 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/fossa.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/fossa.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@ on:
   - pull_request
   - push
 
+permissions:
+  contents: read # to fetch code (actions/checkout)
+
 jobs:
   scan-license:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest