diff --git a/.github/workflows/static_analysis.yml b/.github/workflows/static_analysis.yml
index c19b255d..86c3f382 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/static_analysis.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/static_analysis.yml
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ jobs:
         go install github.com/fzipp/gocyclo/cmd/gocyclo@latest
         go install golang.org/x/lint/golint@latest
         go install honnef.co/go/tools/cmd/staticcheck@v0.2.2
-        go install github.com/securego/gosec/v2/cmd/gosec@v2.9.1
+        go install github.com/securego/gosec/v2/cmd/gosec@v2.8.1 # Temporary downgrade to 2.8.1 due to https://github.com/securego/gosec/issues/714.
 
     - name: Vet
       run: go vet ./...