diff --git a/scripts/_common.sh b/scripts/_common.sh
index e4fdc46..80cc2e8 100644
--- a/scripts/_common.sh
+++ b/scripts/_common.sh
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 # dependencies used by the app
 pkg_dependencies=""
 
-NODEJS_VERSION="14"
+NODEJS_VERSION="14.19.2"
 
 #=================================================
 # PERSONAL HELPERS