diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 92e35d3..8df81cc 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -7,4 +7,5 @@ matplotlib
 mpl-finance
 scikit-learn
 seaborn
-v20
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+v20
+setuptools>=78.1.1 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability
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