diff --git a/cmake/build_helpers.cmake b/cmake/build_helpers.cmake
index 31518ec0d..a4a3b5ad4 100644
--- a/cmake/build_helpers.cmake
+++ b/cmake/build_helpers.cmake
@@ -307,6 +307,9 @@ endfunction()
 macro(configureCMake)
     message(STATUS "Configuring ImHex v${IMHEX_VERSION}")
 
+    # Enable C and C++ languages
+    enable_language(C CXX)
+
     set(CMAKE_POSITION_INDEPENDENT_CODE ON CACHE BOOL "Enable position independent code for all targets" FORCE)
 
     # Configure use of recommended build tools