diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index ceaa68e..8ff71cd 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 pip==21.1.3
-Django==2.2.24
+Django==4.2.27
 mysqlclient==2.0.3
 
 wagtail==2.13.4
@@ -29,4 +29,5 @@ python-geoip
 python-geoip-geolite2
 
 git+https://github.com/fruitschen/django-feedreader.git#egg=django-feedreader
--e git+https://github.com/django-backup/django-backup.git@develop#egg=django-backup
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+-e git+https://github.com/django-backup/django-backup.git@develop#egg=django-backup
+sqlparse>=0.5.4 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability
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