diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 7e893a53..5c8a92f1 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ grailsGradlePluginVersion=7.0.0-M2
 grailsVersion=7.0.0-M1
 grailsViewsVersion=4.0.0-M1
 groovyVersion=4.0.24
-mongodbDriverVersion=5.1.4
+mongodbDriverVersion=5.3.0
 testcontainersMongodbVersion=1.20.1
 
 # for example apps only