diff --git a/secrets-gradle-plugin/build.gradle.kts b/secrets-gradle-plugin/build.gradle.kts
index 2a3e808..1266e69 100644
--- a/secrets-gradle-plugin/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/secrets-gradle-plugin/build.gradle.kts
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ plugins {
 }
 
 java {
-    sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
-    targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
+    sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
+    targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
 }
 
 dependencies {