diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 2120e3e7bf..4b9e464b9d 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ title=Micronaut Starter
 githubSlug=micronaut-projects/micronaut-starter
 rockerVersion=1.4.0
 grailsVersion=3.3.8
-groovyVersion=4.0.21
+groovyVersion=4.0.22
 micronautVersion=4.6.1-SNAPSHOT
 kafkaVersion=NA
 micronautCoreVersion=4.6.4-SNAPSHOT