diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
index c3843d23481d8..657e72abb8f57 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ body:
       value: |
         Thanks for taking the time to fill out this bug report!
 
-        **⚠️ Please read this before filling out the form below:**  
+        **⚠️ <font color="red">Please read this before filling out the form below:</font>**  
         If the bug you are reporting is a security-related issue or a security vulnerability,
         please report it via [Report a security vulnerability](https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk/security/advisories/new) instead of this template.
   - type: textarea