diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index 6f467558..c7ab8fc8 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [versions]
 kotlin = "2.1.20"
 coroutines = "1.10.1"
-serialization = "1.8.0"
+serialization = "1.8.1"
 okhttp = "5.0.0-alpha.14" # Major version is locked by Tachiyomi extensions
 javalin = "6.5.0"
 jackson = "2.18.3" # jackson version locked by javalin, ref: `io.javalin.core.util.OptionalDependency`