crypto_createdecipher_algorithm_password_options.md

• algorithm {string}
• password {string | Buffer | TypedArray | DataView}
• options {Object} [stream.transform options][]

Creates and returns a Decipher object that uses the given algorithm and password (key). Optional options argument controls stream behavior.

The implementation of crypto.createDecipher() derives keys using the OpenSSL function [EVP_BytesToKey][] with the digest algorithm set to MD5, one iteration, and no salt. The lack of salt allows dictionary attacks as the same password always creates the same key. The low iteration count and non-cryptographically secure hash algorithm allow passwords to be tested very rapidly.

In line with OpenSSL's recommendation to use pbkdf2 instead of [EVP_BytesToKey][] it is recommended that developers derive a key and IV on their own using [crypto.pbkdf2()][] and to use [crypto.createDecipheriv()][] to create the Decipher object.