diff --git a/samples/native-image-sample/pom.xml b/samples/native-image-sample/pom.xml
index bfa28120f..250c1b0c4 100644
--- a/samples/native-image-sample/pom.xml
+++ b/samples/native-image-sample/pom.xml
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@
             <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
             <artifactId>maven-surefire-plugin
             </artifactId> <!-- Must use older version of surefire plugin for native-image testing. -->
-            <version>3.3.1</version>
+            <version>3.5.2</version>
             <configuration>
               <includes>
                 <include>**/IT*</include>