diff --git a/constants.properties b/constants.properties
index 5bc1a09cd5..8fde90cd02 100644
--- a/constants.properties
+++ b/constants.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 gradlePluginsVersion=4.0.32
-kotlinVersion=1.2.51
+kotlinVersion=1.2.71
 # ***************************************************************#
 # When incrementing platformVersion make sure to update          #
 # net.corda.core.internal.CordaUtilsKt.PLATFORM_VERSION as well. #