diff --git a/app/blueprints/packages/releases.py b/app/blueprints/packages/releases.py
index 35b27c18..669f4b12 100644
--- a/app/blueprints/packages/releases.py
+++ b/app/blueprints/packages/releases.py
@@ -166,6 +166,11 @@ def edit_release(package, id):
 
 	# Initial form class from post data and default data
 	form = EditPackageReleaseForm(formdata=request.form, obj=release)
+
+	# HACK: fix bug in wtforms
+	if request.method == "GET":
+		form.approved.data = release.approved
+
 	if request.method == "POST" and form.validate():
 		wasApproved = release.approved
 		if canEdit: