diff --git a/k8s/infra/kustomization.yaml b/k8s/infra/kustomization.yaml
index 46444a4..e319a4e 100644
--- a/k8s/infra/kustomization.yaml
+++ b/k8s/infra/kustomization.yaml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ helmCharts:
   includeCRDs: true
   releaseName: external-secrets
   repo: https://charts.external-secrets.io
-  version: 2.8.0
+  version: 2.9.0
 - name: cert-manager
   namespace: cert-manager
   includeCRDs: true