diff --git a/test/Directory.Build.targets b/test/Directory.Build.targets
index 4d7f79a..332e6f2 100644
--- a/test/Directory.Build.targets
+++ b/test/Directory.Build.targets
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
     <PackageReference Include="NSubstitute" Version="5.3.0" />
     <PackageReference Include="xunit" Version="2.9.3" />
     <!-- Prevent Verify/DiffEngine/EmptyFiles from creating excessive files in output folder, when we don't need them. -->
-    <PackageReference Include="EmptyFiles" Version="8.17.1" ExcludeAssets="buildTransitive" />
+    <PackageReference Include="EmptyFiles" Version="8.18.1" ExcludeAssets="buildTransitive" />
   </ItemGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup Condition="'$(IsTestProject)'=='true'">