diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index a7ea8b5..26c7370 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ jmh = "1.37"
 junit = "5.11.0"
 nessieBuildPlugins = "0.2.24"
 nessieRunPlugin = "0.27.3"
-protobuf = "4.27.4"
+protobuf = "4.28.0"
 protobuf3 = "3.25.4"
 protobufPlugin = "0.9.4"
 shadowPlugin = "8.1.1"