diff --git a/whois.spec b/whois.spec
index 73392e3..fef1d84 100644
--- a/whois.spec
+++ b/whois.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          whois
-Version:       5.5.17
+Version:       5.5.18
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       Queries whois directory service for information pertaining to a domain name
 Group:         Applications/Networking
@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ rm -f %{buildroot}%{_datadir}/bash-completion/completions/mkpasswd
 #% doc README
 
 %changelog
+* Mon Jul 24 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 5.5.18-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Thu May 04 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 5.5.17-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist