diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index b49b3583..0a6488e2 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [versions]
 kotlin = "1.9.22"
-kotest = "5.8.0"
+kotest = "5.8.1"
 ktor = "2.3.7"
 kmongo = "4.11.0"