diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index aafce8c..34b7799 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     "jade": "~0.35.0",
     "express": "~3.4.4",
     "stylus": "~0.40.2",
-    "mongoose": "~3.8.0",
+    "mongoose": "~5.7.9",
     "passport-local": "~0.1.6",
     "passport": "~0.1.17"
   },