diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 6e26d0ad..200c2a54 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ buildscript {
 	ext {
 		blockHoundVersion = "1.0.8.RELEASE"
 		cfJavaClientVersion = "5.10.0.RELEASE"
-		commonsTextVersion = "1.11.0"
+		commonsTextVersion = "1.12.0"
 		immutablesVersion = "2.10.1"
 		openServiceBrokerVersion = "4.2.0-SNAPSHOT"
 		wiremockVersion = "3.5.2"