diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 70ddc6630..5afe5f557 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ The plugin can be configured using the following:
             <plugin>
               <groupId>org.owasp</groupId>
               <artifactId>dependency-check-maven</artifactId>
-              <version>1.2.3</version>
               <executions>
                   <execution>
                       <goals>