diff --git a/backend/gradle.properties b/backend/gradle.properties
index 7496f0866..be2404341 100644
--- a/backend/gradle.properties
+++ b/backend/gradle.properties
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ ktor_version=2.3.5
 logback_version=1.4.11
 exposed_version=0.44.1
 postgres_version=42.6.0
-hikari_version=5.0.1
+hikari_version=5.1.0
 kotest_version=5.8.0
 flyway_version=9.22.3
 kotlin.code.style=official