diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 0572a4c..74cf1a3 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ kotlin.code.style=official
 cliGroup=com.sourceplusplus
 projectVersion=0.7.10-SNAPSHOT
 
-vertxVersion=4.4.4
+vertxVersion=4.5.16
 apolloVersion=3.8.2
 commonsLang3Version=3.13.0
 cliktVersion=3.5.4