diff --git a/build.env b/build.env
index 70c3136ea..c3bee49f1 100644
--- a/build.env
+++ b/build.env
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ GOSEC_VERSION=v2.3.0
 HELM_VERSION=v3.1.2
 
 # minikube settings
-MINIKUBE_VERSION=v1.12.0
+MINIKUBE_VERSION=v1.12.1
 VM_DRIVER=none
 CHANGE_MINIKUBE_NONE_USER=true