diff --git a/.github/workflows/project-updater.yml b/.github/workflows/project-updater.yml
index 77e55ed019b..99c7a05ae8c 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/project-updater.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/project-updater.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ on:
       - opened
       - labeled
 
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
 jobs:
   add-to-project:
     name: Add issues to projects