diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index 5f9e7b6..b1a6d68 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ kotlin-ktlint-source = "0.48.2"
 jackson-core = "2.16.2"
 quackquack-util-backend-kotlinc = "2.0.0-alpha02"
 
-test-kotest = "5.8.0"
+test-kotest = "5.8.1"
 test-junit-core = "4.13.2"
 test-junit-engine = "5.10.2"
 test-kotlin-compilation = "1.5.0"