diff --git a/vtysh/vtysh_user.c b/vtysh/vtysh_user.c
index 8698f8fad2..9233010319 100644
--- a/vtysh/vtysh_user.c
+++ b/vtysh/vtysh_user.c
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
  */
 
 #include <zebra.h>
+#include <lib/version.h>
 
 #include <pwd.h>