diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index a719f23..a2a1466 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 %endif
 
 Name:           gitea
-Version:        1.23.6
+Version:        1.23.7
 Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Sun Apr 27 2025 Jason Rothstein
+- version bump to 1.23.7
+
 * Sat Apr 19 2025 Jason Rothstein
 - version bump to 1.23.6