diff --git a/samples/network-visualiser/build.gradle b/samples/network-visualiser/build.gradle
index b5b20986d6..b986143d26 100644
--- a/samples/network-visualiser/build.gradle
+++ b/samples/network-visualiser/build.gradle
@@ -10,6 +10,16 @@ buildscript {
     }
 }
 
+// Spring Boot plugin adds a numerous hardcoded dependencies in the version much lower then Corda expects
+// causing the problems in runtime. Those can be changed by manipulating above properties
+// See https://github.com/spring-gradle-plugins/dependency-management-plugin/blob/master/README.md#changing-the-value-of-a-version-property
+// unfortunately, this has to be repeated in every file using the spring boot plug-in as otherwise change in the order
+// in which files are a processed changes the outcome of the processing (dependencies are listed after plug-ins, so the
+// configuration of a dependency does not necessarily affect the plug-in application)
+ext['artemis.version'] = "$artemis_version"
+ext['hibernate.version'] = "$hibernate_version"
+
+
 apply plugin: 'java'
 apply plugin: 'kotlin'
 apply plugin: 'idea'
@@ -21,6 +31,7 @@ apply plugin: 'us.kirchmeier.capsule'
 // Spring Boot plugin have to be reimported, however it picks up the settings from irs-demo, so there is no need to
 // reconfigure
 
+
 // Warning: The network visualiser is not a Cordapp so please do not use it as an example of how
 // to build a cordapp