diff --git a/gradle/libs.versions.toml b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
index 578cb72a21..52b2a7707c 100644
--- a/gradle/libs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/libs.versions.toml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ geopackage = "3.5.0"
 deegree = "3.5.8"
 jackson = "2.17.2"
 poi = "5.3.0"
-protobuf = "3.25.4"
+protobuf = "4.28.1"
 
 [libraries]
 # TODO add project builds?