diff --git a/build.sbt b/build.sbt
index 0186dd67..f0a2b7ef 100644
--- a/build.sbt
+++ b/build.sbt
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ inThisBuild(
     sonatypeProjectHosting := Some(
       xerial.sbt.Sonatype.GitHubHosting("endless4s", "endless", "me@jonaschapuis.com")
     ),
-    scalaVersion := "2.13.11",
+    scalaVersion := "2.13.12",
     Global / onChangedBuildSource := ReloadOnSourceChanges,
     PB.protocVersion := "3.17.3", // works on Apple Silicon,
     versionPolicyIntention := Compatibility.None,