diff --git a/parent/pom.xml b/parent/pom.xml
index 57130d8..ed70b12 100644
--- a/parent/pom.xml
+++ b/parent/pom.xml
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   <description>Jackson integration parent</description>
 
   <properties>
-    <karaf.version>4.2.6</karaf.version>
+    <karaf.version>4.3.8</karaf.version>
     <jackson.version>2.9.9</jackson.version>
 
     <pax-exam.version>4.13.1</pax-exam.version>