diff --git a/code/frameworks/preact-webpack5/package.json b/code/frameworks/preact-webpack5/package.json
index 6a9e8bcf3f2a..9a3ddf586b02 100644
--- a/code/frameworks/preact-webpack5/package.json
+++ b/code/frameworks/preact-webpack5/package.json
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
     "prep": "jiti ../../../scripts/prepare/bundle.ts"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@storybook/builder-webpack5": "workspace:*",
+    "@storybook/builder-webpack5": "7.1.0",
     "@storybook/preact": "workspace:*",
     "@storybook/preset-preact-webpack": "workspace:*",
     "@types/node": "^22.0.0"