diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index 3dc7264..75e9a71 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 %endif
 
 Name:           gitea
-Version:        1.25.1
+Version:        1.25.2
 Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
@@ -98,6 +98,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Sat Feb 07 2026 Jason Rothstein
+- version bump to 1.25.2
+
 * Sun Feb 01 2026 Jason Rothstein
 - golang >= 1.25.0