diff --git a/programs/bpf/tests/programs.rs b/programs/bpf/tests/programs.rs
index c032995623a7af..67396947f3df72 100644
--- a/programs/bpf/tests/programs.rs
+++ b/programs/bpf/tests/programs.rs
@@ -230,6 +230,7 @@ fn run_program(name: &str) -> u64 {
         )
         .unwrap();
 
+        #[allow(unused_mut)]
         let mut verified_executable = VerifiedExecutable::<
             RequisiteVerifier,
             BpfError,