diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 3fe53b32ee..677e9a54eb 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ ext {
 	assertJVersion = '3.26.3'
 	awaitilityVersion = '4.2.2'
 	hoverflyJavaVersion = '0.19.1'
-	tomcatVersion = '9.0.96'
+	tomcatVersion = '9.0.97'
 	boringSslVersion = '2.0.69.Final'
 	junitVersion = '5.11.3'
 	junitPlatformLauncherVersion = '1.11.3'