diff --git a/test-requirements.txt b/test-requirements.txt
index 9a29cf10ce..347ac8d171 100644
--- a/test-requirements.txt
+++ b/test-requirements.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Packages needed for dev testing
-distribute>=0.6.24
+distribute>=0.6.28
 
 # Install bounded pep8/pyflakes first, then let flake8 install
 pep8==1.4.5