@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ applicationSuite: openDesk
 url: 'https://github.com/opf/openproject'
 roadmap: 'https://www.openproject.org/roadmap'
 releaseDate: '2026-10-30'
-softwareVersion: '17.9.5'
+softwareVersion: '17.9.6'
 developmentStatus: stable
 softwareType: standalone/web
 logo: 'publiccode_logo.svg'