S2M 3.5.8 and php version

Hello,
S2M 3.5.8 needs php 5.2.3 as my hosting is only php 5.2.14 for the moment, do I have to wait for php upgrade or can I upgrade the plugin ? What is the risk to upgrade plugin in these conditions ?
S2M 3.5.8 needs php 5.2.3 as my hosting is only php 5.2.14 for the moment, do I have to wait for php upgrade or can I upgrade the plugin ? What is the risk to upgrade plugin in these conditions ?