diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 6d42bc215e1..6130d2b33cc 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ spring_cloud_version=Hoxton.SR11
 
 ## Override Spring Dependency Managed Versions
 
-log4j2.version=2.16.0
+log4j2.version=2.17.1
 
 ## Gradle Property Overrides