diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index f34741c..635e4f7 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ kotlin = "2.1.0"  # Note: Plugin versions must be updated in the settings.gradle
 
 groovy = "3.0.23"
 jansi = "2.4.1"
-kx-ser = "1.7.3"
+kx-ser = "1.8.1"
 logback = "1.5.12"
 logback-groovy = "1.14.5"
 logging = "7.0.3"