diff --git a/samples/struts2/pet-store/pom.xml b/samples/struts2/pet-store/pom.xml
index 8559e9091..a7b594f4d 100644
--- a/samples/struts2/pet-store/pom.xml
+++ b/samples/struts2/pet-store/pom.xml
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
         <struts2.version>2.5.26</struts2.version>
         <jackson.version>2.12.4</jackson.version>
         <junit.version>4.13.2</junit.version>
-        <log4j.version>2.14.1</log4j.version>
+        <log4j.version>2.15.0</log4j.version>
     </properties>
 
     <dependencies>