diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 50b4b173..661c56d2 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ apacheGeodeVersion=1.9.2
 byteBuddyVersion=1.10.13
 mockitoVersion=3.4.4
 multithreadedtcVersion=1.01
-pivotalGemFireVersion=9.8.7
+pivotalGemFireVersion=9.8.8
 springVersion=5.2.7.RELEASE
 springBootVersion=2.2.9.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
 springDataGemFireVersion=2.2.8.RELEASE