diff --git a/build/optaplanner-build-parent/pom.xml b/build/optaplanner-build-parent/pom.xml
index c9f24254ce..095c1dc599 100644
--- a/build/optaplanner-build-parent/pom.xml
+++ b/build/optaplanner-build-parent/pom.xml
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
       If upgrading, ensure build still passes with the full profile (-Dfull).
     -->
     <version.javadoc.plugin>3.5.0</version.javadoc.plugin>
-    <version.jaxb2.plugin>2.5.0</version.jaxb2.plugin>
+    <version.jaxb2.plugin>3.1.0</version.jaxb2.plugin>
     <version.pitest.plugin>1.14.4</version.pitest.plugin>
     <version.revapi.plugin>0.15.0</version.revapi.plugin>
     <version.sniffer.plugin>1.23</version.sniffer.plugin>