diff --git a/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml b/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
index bdd4e5680f..41659ae16b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ jobs:
       image: returntocorp/semgrep
     if: (github.actor != 'dependabot[bot]')
     steps:
+      - name: Permission issue fix
+        run: git config --global --add safe.directory /__w/ethermint/ethermint
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
       - name: Get Diff
         uses: technote-space/get-diff-action@v6.1.0