diff --git a/log4j-tools-parent/pom.xml b/log4j-tools-parent/pom.xml
index 0e68da0..42e4f6d 100644
--- a/log4j-tools-parent/pom.xml
+++ b/log4j-tools-parent/pom.xml
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
     <error-prone.version>2.18.0</error-prone.version>
     <findsecbugs-plugin.version>1.12.0</findsecbugs-plugin.version>
     <spotbugs-maven-plugin.version>4.7.3.3</spotbugs-maven-plugin.version>
-    <spotless-maven-plugin.version>2.35.0</spotless-maven-plugin.version>
+    <spotless-maven-plugin.version>2.36.0</spotless-maven-plugin.version>
 
   </properties>