Impossible to use AntiVPN with Java 17 (--illegal-access-permit flag deprecated)

[Strahilchu]

Plugin version: 6.4.13
Server type: Paper
Server version: 1.17.1
Java version: 17

Issue: The only thing that kept AntiVPN working on Java 16 was the startup flag "--illegal-access-permit"
but this has been removed in Java 17, no way of using AntiVPN now, had to switch to another which I won't name here.
Is this the end of AntiVPN?

Expected Behavior: Plugin to work without special flag or old java version, others do it why can't this one?

I run all of my servers on Java 17 now, not a single issue/error with any other plugin or software in sight. Except for this of course.

I understand the project might be abandoned but I will leave this report here so others can know!

[x86-39]

Minecraft 1.18 onwards will be requiring a minimum Java version of Java 17. Minecraft 1.18 releases on November 30th which will cause this plugin to break on any servers that are updating.
@Laarryy what are some problems with updating the plugin to support Java 17 and could there be anything potential contributors could assist in? If you could explain what the issues are with this plugins Java 17 support I'm willing to try to assist.