diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yml b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
index 40119cf08..7466eb577 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
@@ -22,6 +22,10 @@ on:
       - closed
       - labeled
 
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
 jobs:
   backport:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest