diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index dc54b625..49d986a8 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ kotlinx-benchmark = "0.4.17"
 jackson = "2.22.0"
 ktor = "3.5.0"
 junit-jupiter = "6.1.0"
-kotest = "6.2.0"
+kotest = "6.2.1"
 ktlint = "14.2.0"
 
 [plugins]