diff --git a/src/vpatch.csproj b/src/vpatch.csproj
index 92d8461..cad14e7 100644
--- a/src/vpatch.csproj
+++ b/src/vpatch.csproj
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
     <ItemGroup>
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         <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Build" Version="17.14.28" ExcludeAssets="runtime"/>
-        <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Build.Utilities.Core" Version="17.14.28" ExcludeAssets="runtime"/>
+        <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Build.Utilities.Core" Version="18.0.2" ExcludeAssets="runtime"/>
         <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Build.Locator">
             <Version>1.10.12</Version>
         </PackageReference>