diff --git a/apps/backend/requirements.txt b/apps/backend/requirements.txt
index fe4805b3d..d6ae9b285 100644
--- a/apps/backend/requirements.txt
+++ b/apps/backend/requirements.txt
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ litellm==1.86.0
 
 # OpenAI SDK - Required by OpenAI-compatible providers and LiteLLM.
 # Keep this aligned with the pinned LiteLLM requirement.
-openai==2.33.0
+openai==2.44.0
 
 # zAI SDK - GLM model provider (智谱AI / zhipu AI)
 zai-sdk>=0.2.2