diff --git a/src/main/resources/archetype-resources/parent/pom.xml b/src/main/resources/archetype-resources/parent/pom.xml
index 7f263276..4df3f8cf 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/archetype-resources/parent/pom.xml
+++ b/src/main/resources/archetype-resources/parent/pom.xml
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
     <!-- Versions -->
 #if ( $optionAemVersion != "cloud" )
 ## renovate: depName=com.adobe.cq:core.wcm.components.core
-    <core.wcm.components.version>2.24.6</core.wcm.components.version>
+    <core.wcm.components.version>2.25.4</core.wcm.components.version>
 #end
 #if( $optionAcsCommons == "y" )
 ## renovate: depName=com.adobe.acs:acs-aem-commons-bundle