diff --git a/backend/build.gradle b/backend/build.gradle
index 2914c1a70..5fcedcaa2 100644
--- a/backend/build.gradle
+++ b/backend/build.gradle
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ sourceCompatibility = 1.8
 targetCompatibility = 1.8
 
 repositories {
-    mavenLocal()
     jcenter()
     maven {
         url 'https://build.shibboleth.net/nexus/content/groups/public'
@@ -22,6 +21,12 @@ repositories {
     }
 }
 
+configurations.all {
+    resolutionStrategy {
+        force 'org.cryptacular:cryptacular:1.1.3'
+    }
+}
+
 processResources.dependsOn(':ui:npm_run_buildProd')
 
 //Integration of the frontend and backend into the build to have all of the UI resources available in the app's executable war