diff --git a/provision/vm_provision.sh b/provision/vm_provision.sh
index 1ac221b6..1d51cab6 100644
--- a/provision/vm_provision.sh
+++ b/provision/vm_provision.sh
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ apt-get install -y \
 #
 
 # node version and platform
-NODE_VERSION=v12.14.1
+NODE_VERSION=v12.18.1
 DISTRO=linux-x64
 
 # download