diff --git a/samples/spring-framework/pom.xml b/samples/spring-framework/pom.xml
index 14c5f5176..b8e62c371 100644
--- a/samples/spring-framework/pom.xml
+++ b/samples/spring-framework/pom.xml
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ limitations under the License.
   <properties>
     <maven.compiler.target>1.8</maven.compiler.target>
     <maven.compiler.source>1.8</maven.compiler.source>
-    <spring.version>2.5.2</spring.version>
+    <spring.version>2.5.4</spring.version>
   </properties>
 
   <!--