diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index 75e9a71..a548675 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 %endif
 
 Name:           gitea
-Version:        1.25.2
+Version:        1.25.3
 Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
@@ -98,6 +98,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Sun Feb 08 2026 Jason Rothstein
+- version bump to 1.25.3
+
 * Sat Feb 07 2026 Jason Rothstein
 - version bump to 1.25.2