diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index df3a7ca58..a36dfb2f8 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 # Lynis Changelog
 
-## Lynis 3.1.3 (not released yet)
+## Lynis 3.1.3 (2024-12-16)
+
+This release introduces additional documentation in the form of blog articles
+to support the (missing) control information on the website. 
 
 ### Added
 - Detection of Buildroot, Fedora Linux Asahi Remix, Garden Linux, Peppermint OS
diff --git a/lynis b/lynis
index 918f317e8..6614bb153 100755
--- a/lynis
+++ b/lynis
@@ -43,9 +43,9 @@
     PROGRAM_WEBSITE="https://cisofy.com/lynis/"
 
     # Version details
-    PROGRAM_RELEASE_DATE="2024-09-26"
-    PROGRAM_RELEASE_TIMESTAMP=1727352969
-    PROGRAM_RELEASE_TYPE="pre-release" # pre-release or release
+    PROGRAM_RELEASE_DATE="2024-12-16"
+    PROGRAM_RELEASE_TIMESTAMP=1734340704
+    PROGRAM_RELEASE_TYPE="release" # pre-release or release
     PROGRAM_VERSION="3.1.3"
 
     # Source, documentation and license