diff --git a/template/package.json b/template/package.json
index 0e13f25..f1222ed 100644
--- a/template/package.json
+++ b/template/package.json
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   "private": true,
   "dependencies": {
     "coffee-script": "1.2.x",
-    "express": "2.5.x",
+    "express": "4.17.x",
     "connect-assets": "2.1.x",
     "jade": "*",
     "stylus": "*",