diff --git a/.github/workflows/merge-conflict-checker.yml b/.github/workflows/merge-conflict-checker.yml
index 860e1c1b561..f93e8e80e84 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/merge-conflict-checker.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/merge-conflict-checker.yml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 name: "PR Merge Conflict Check"
 on:
   push:
-  pull_request_target:
+  pull_request:
     types: [synchronize]
 
 permissions:  # added using https://github.com/step-security/secure-workflows