diff --git a/tests/pom.xml b/tests/pom.xml
index 1e66448..7b46e8d 100644
--- a/tests/pom.xml
+++ b/tests/pom.xml
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
                 <!-- since Gitub default Maven is 3.8 we need a compiler who knows release -->
                 <plugin>
                     <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
-                    <version>3.11.0</version>
+                    <version>3.12.1</version>
                 </plugin>
                 <!-- since Gitub default Maven is 3.8 we need a surefire who detects test -->
                 <plugin>