diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index 48c9423..569e562 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 %endif
 
 Name:           gitea
-Version:        1.23.7
-Release:        2%{?dist}
+Version:        1.23.8
+Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
 License:        MIT
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Sat May 17 2025 Jason Rothstein
+- version bump to 1.23.8
+
 * Sun Apr 27 2025 Jason Rothstein
 - version bump to 1.23.7
 - fix debug package block