diff --git a/buildutils/pom.xml b/buildutils/pom.xml
index 90f74a9..c16dd6c 100644
--- a/buildutils/pom.xml
+++ b/buildutils/pom.xml
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 
     <properties>
         <javaVersion>1.8</javaVersion>
-        <maven.version>3.6.3</maven.version>
+        <maven.version>3.8.1</maven.version>
     </properties>
 
     <dependencyManagement>