diff --git a/algorithm_template_root/algorithm_template/pom.xml b/algorithm_template_root/algorithm_template/pom.xml
index 70de5e57f..cf98a33a6 100644
--- a/algorithm_template_root/algorithm_template/pom.xml
+++ b/algorithm_template_root/algorithm_template/pom.xml
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ limitations under the License.
         <dependency>
             <groupId>junit</groupId>
             <artifactId>junit</artifactId>
-            <version>4.11</version>
+            <version>4.13.1</version>
             <scope>test</scope>
         </dependency>
         <dependency>