diff --git a/.ruby-version b/.ruby-version
index 7bf4b6a8a..3f5987a5c 100644
--- a/.ruby-version
+++ b/.ruby-version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.4.6
+2.4.9
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index af080578d..3456edfc1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ You can access the main website of the project at [http://consulproject.org](htt
 
 **NOTE**: For more detailed instructions check the [docs](https://docs.consulproject.org)
 
-Prerequisites: install git, Ruby 2.4.6, `bundler` gem, Node.js and PostgreSQL (>=9.4).
+Prerequisites: install git, Ruby 2.4.9, `bundler` gem, Node.js and PostgreSQL (>=9.4).
 
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/consul/consul.git
diff --git a/README_ES.md b/README_ES.md
index 2c6977062..c2a66ea34 100644
--- a/README_ES.md
+++ b/README_ES.md
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Puedes acceder a la página principal del proyecto en [http://consulproject.org]
 
 **NOTA**: para unas instrucciones más detalladas consulta la [documentación](https://docs.consulproject.org)
 
-Prerequisitos: tener instalado git, Ruby 2.4.6, la gema `bundler`, Node.js y PostgreSQL (9.4 o superior).
+Prerequisitos: tener instalado git, Ruby 2.4.9, la gema `bundler`, Node.js y PostgreSQL (9.4 o superior).
 
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/consul/consul.git