diff --git a/.github/workflows/vale.yml b/.github/workflows/vale.yml
index 0792228cf..8126a06da 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/vale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/vale.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 name: Spelling & Styles
+permissions:
+  contents: read
 
 on:
   push: