diff --git a/kubernetes/apps/security/external-secrets/operator/helmrelease.yaml b/kubernetes/apps/security/external-secrets/operator/helmrelease.yaml
index 0ce8998c6..d561c22b9 100644
--- a/kubernetes/apps/security/external-secrets/operator/helmrelease.yaml
+++ b/kubernetes/apps/security/external-secrets/operator/helmrelease.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ spec:
   chart:
     spec:
       chart: external-secrets
-      version: 0.11.0
+      version: 0.12.1
       sourceRef:
         kind: HelmRepository
         name: external-secrets