diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index 6b50f62..1e7bf89 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ kotlin = "1.9.23"
 detekt = "1.23.6"
 gradle-plugin-publish = "1.2.1"
 jgit = "6.5.0.202303070854-r"
-kotest = "5.6.2"
+kotest = "5.8.1"
 ktlint-gradle = "11.5.1"
 swiftzer-semver = "1.3.0"