diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 725f16f9..e7edb764 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ ext {
 	junit4Version = '4.13.1'
 	junitJupiterVersion = '5.6.3'
 	kafkaVersion = '2.5.1'
-	log4jVersion = '2.16.0'
+	log4jVersion = '2.17.0'
 	micrometerVersion = '1.5.17'
 	mockitoVersion = '3.3.3'
 	reactorVersion = 'Dysprosium-SR24'