diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index 7a95244..a719f23 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 %endif
 
 Name:           gitea
-Version:        1.23.5
+Version:        1.23.6
 Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ URL:            https://gitea.io/en-us/
 Source0:        https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/download/v%{version}/gitea-src-%{version}.tar.gz
 
 BuildRequires:  git
-BuildRequires:  golang
+BuildRequires:  golang >= 1.23.8
 BuildRequires:  pam-devel
 Requires(pre):  /usr/bin/getent
 Requires(pre):  /usr/sbin/useradd
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Sat Apr 19 2025 Jason Rothstein
+- version bump to 1.23.6
+
 * Sat Mar 22 2025 Jason Rothstein
 - version bump to 1.23.5