diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index ee8da2ad5..324859487 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ binary-compatibility-validator-version = "0.18.0"
 smithy-version = "1.60.2"
 
 # testing
-junit-version = "5.13.2"
+junit-version = "5.13.4"
 kotest-version = "5.9.1"
 kotlin-compile-testing-version = "0.7.0"
 kotlinx-benchmark-version = "0.4.12"