diff --git a/requirements-windows.txt b/requirements-windows.txt
index 0bbd1f26a0..e46745d14e 100644
--- a/requirements-windows.txt
+++ b/requirements-windows.txt
@@ -28,3 +28,4 @@ wheel
 optimum
 evaluate
 janus
+setuptools>=70.0.0 # not directly required, pinned by Snyk to avoid a vulnerability