diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index bb25716329..cb4be4d220 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ ext {
 	hoverflyJavaVersion = '0.14.2'
 	tomcatVersion = '9.0.65'
 	boringSslVersion = '2.0.53.Final'
-	junitVersion = '5.8.2'
+	junitVersion = '5.9.0'
 	junitPlatformLauncherVersion = '1.8.2'
 	mockitoVersion = '4.6.1'
 	blockHoundVersion = '1.0.6.RELEASE'