diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 8a7dabd68..68939f301 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ message(STATUS "--------------------------------")
 message(STATUS "CMake version: ${CMAKE_VERSION}")
 
 # specify that this binary is to be built with C++14
-set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 14)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_EXTENSIONS OFF)
 
diff --git a/lib/xerces/CMakeLists.txt b/lib/xerces/CMakeLists.txt
index 8be6dff10..6b73e554c 100644
--- a/lib/xerces/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/lib/xerces/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ endif(POLICY CMP0067)
 
 # Try C++14, then fall back to C++11 and C++98.  Used for feature tests
 # for optional features.
-set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 14)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
 
 # Use folders (for IDE project grouping)
 set_property(GLOBAL PROPERTY USE_FOLDERS ON)